PB 1400- Locked Hard DiskHi everyone, I recently upgraded my PowerBook 1400cs's hard drive from a small 750MB to a 10GB. For some reason, the 10GB hard disk is locked. There is nothing on the hard drive, but when I go to install Mac OS 7.5.3...view more
Thread These are needed for my 180c- know where they can be gotten?
These are needed for my 180c- know where they can be gotten?I've looked around different sites, but some sites don't understand what I'm looking for when I do a search. I'm getting frustrated. I need a HDI 30 SCSI disk adapter (M2539), HDI 30 SCSI system cable (M2538) and an E...view more
Thread Where can I get accessories and power adapter for Powerbook 180c
Where can I get accessories and power adapter for Powerbook 180cMy father just bought me second hand a Powerbook 180c. It looks to be in great condition. But it can't be checked to make sure as the battery is dead and the power adapter was not with it. I've looked on line at vario...view more
Asante Mini EN/SC 10T drivers neededI recently resurrected a Powerbook 150 that had been sitting unused for over a decade. I'd like to get in online, and I have an Asante Mini EN/SC SCSI to ethernet adapter. I am lacking, however, a copy of the necessar...view more
Thread PB 1400 Floppy Drive Expansion Bay Module error message
PB 1400 Floppy Drive Expansion Bay Module error messageWhen I insert the floppy drive module I get the following message: "The correct software you need to use the PC Card in the 'Expansion Bay' is not installed. Do you want to eject the card now?" If I choose "Cancel"...view more
Thread Transfer files from PowerBook 1400cs to MacBook
Transfer files from PowerBook 1400cs to MacBookHello. A previous discussion, which I couldn't seem to post on, mentioned SanDisk products and a USB card reader. I tried to find out specifically which ones would help from SanDisk. And where could I find the USB car...view more
G5 file to PowerBook 5300cs?I need to transfer a 3 MB installer file (OMS Installer) from my dual G5 to an oldie but goodie PowerBook 5300cs that I just picked up to control an Opcode 5XL MIDI patchbay with it. Can anyone think of a way how I c...view more
Powerbook Battery QuerySo I've got two great 500 series 'books, and two batteries. One is dead; I can't get IBR, Lind, or VST utilities to bring it back after a solid week of trying. The other battery is in pieces; I was going to recell it ...view more
Powerbook 520c Screen problem.Hi, I am turning an old Powerbook 520c into a digital picture frame. The screen has a problem where the bottom half is still visible, but covered in verticle RGB lines. They go BGR, BGR, BGR, BGR, etc. Heres a pictu...view more
Thread transfering files from Powerbook 1400cs to iBook G$ OS10.4.11
transfering files from Powerbook 1400cs to iBook G$ OS10.4.11What's easiest way to transfer MS Word 98 files from Powerbook 1400cs to my iBook G4 OS10.4.11which has Word 2004 updated to 11.2?? Cud I try wi-fi? or is there some way to go directly from one laptop to the other via...view more
ViewPowr Video card for Powerbook 1400Just got one of these video cards for my PB1400 -- guess what? no drivers! Surely someone out there can point me in the right direction or just pass the software along. Already tried Newer Technology, no go. VIEWpow...view more
What would you do with a PowerBook 1400cs?Hi! What would you do with a PowerBook 1400cs? Sell it for almost nothing? Give it away to somebody?.. I just thought you may share some ideas about it!.. It was my first portable mac (before I had a LCII), but I ha...view more
Powerbook 145Hi A friend of mine found a PB 145 in the trash and gave it to me. The power-supply was damage but i could fix it. Then i fire it up AND IT WORKED..... So to my wonders: Is it a 3.5 disk i need to install new software...view more
Powerbook 1400 with bad case of GLODHas anyone ever solved the GLOD problem? (green light of death) I just acquired a PB 1400 166. I got it working very well including wi-fi. Very proud of myself. I attempted to startup from a jaz scsi drive with OS9...view more
Completely dead batteries?Hi! I recently bought two new batteries for my Powerbook 520c from a reputable online retailer. EMMPathy acknowledges the two batteries when I do the Smart Probe. When I run the Battery Diagnostics, I get a message ...view more
Help to boot 5300csI have a Powerbook 5300cs in truly perfect shape, that is, as of 1 yr ago when I used it last. I tried to boot it today but it only shows an icon of a floppy with a question mark. How do I even begin diagnosing the pr...view more
Thread What are these ports and how do I use them?? (PowerBook 2400c)
What are these ports and how do I use them?? (PowerBook 2400c)Yesterday I got what's undoubtedly one of the cutest and coolest Apple laptops ever made (right up there with the clamshell iBooks, in fact). It's a PowerBook 2400c/180 that's in perfect condition. The battery even st...view more