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bd1308
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on: July 10, 2006, 15:57
I'm on vacation, on wireless having a blast! and all of a sudden teh 2400c shuts down and I get the green light of death...I tried everythign from the reset sequence to tearing it apart and leaving it out overnight, nothing works...  I'm in Corolla,NC using someone else's computer... GAH! Next time i'm taking the 2300c. b |
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #1 on: July 10, 2006, 21:43
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Dun dun dunnnnnn..... I always hear of 2400s haveing GLOD problems. I think I shall not add one to my collection now. My 2300 has been performing flawlessly for years.
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sierraredd
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128 MB Posts: 212
Reply #2 on: July 11, 2006, 02:45
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What's a green light of death? Is it unique to the 2400? Is it as bad as the death scream of a 1400?
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #3 on: July 11, 2006, 02:49
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Quote from: "sierraredd" What's a green light of death? It is usually when the PMU board fails. The green sleep indicator stays on a constant green, and there is no way to get rid of it. Quote from: "sierraredd" Is it unique to the 2400? No, any PowerBook will display it when it's PMU board fails. However, it seems to happen most often to 2400 and 3400 computers. Quote from: "sierraredd" Is it as bad as the death scream of a 1400? If by "death scream" you mean the hardware check failure chimes, then no, the GLOD is much much worse. A GLOD usually means very expensive repairs, if even possible, are coming your way. A hardware check failure chime usually mean your RAM is bad or something similar.
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sierraredd
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128 MB Posts: 212
Reply #4 on: July 11, 2006, 02:57
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well the death scream is when the sad mac icon pops up after booting. It's a horrible noise. It has indicated a logic board failure on my 1400 twice in it's lifespan.
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #5 on: July 11, 2006, 03:05
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Quote from: "sierraredd" well the death scream is when the sad mac icon pops up after booting. It's a horrible noise. It has indicated a logic board failure on my 1400 twice in it's lifespan. A PowerBook 1400 board failing twice is very rare and unfortunate.
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sierraredd
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128 MB Posts: 212
Reply #6 on: July 11, 2006, 03:19
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Rare, indeed. It went the first time 7 days after purchase. Under warranty then several years later. It worked sporatically. Then finally in feb then i began the rebuild. I feel for anyone who has a "death" in the mac family.
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bd1308
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128 MB Posts: 198
Reply #7 on: July 11, 2006, 16:32
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I have another ful 2400c for parts, I just think its very unfortunate and frankly pisses me off that my FASTEST laptop (second only to my G4 powerbook) would fail at a VERY unopportune moment. I think I may either stop all $$ to the laptops, or just fund my 1400cs build up with the 466Mhz G3 CPU upgrade.... I definately have the GLOD on this 2400c--The other computer works (2400c) so I'll switch the boards out when I get back. Taking the 2400c apart wasn't as bad as it looks, definately 40 screws though. Later guys! b
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bd1308
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128 MB Posts: 198
Reply #8 on: July 11, 2006, 16:34
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I have another ful 2400c for parts, I just think its very unfortunate and frankly pisses me off that my FASTEST laptop (second only to my G4 powerbook) would fail at a VERY unopportune moment. I think I may either stop all $$ to the laptops, or just fund my 1400cs build up with the 466Mhz G3 CPU upgrade.... I definately have the GLOD on this 2400c--The other computer works (2400c) so I'll switch the boards out when I get back. Taking the 2400c apart wasn't as bad as it looks, definately 40 screws though. Later guys! b
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #9 on: July 11, 2006, 20:09
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Yeah... I'm not a huge fan of laptops anymore.
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Pierre Films
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16 MB Posts: 31
Reply #10 on: July 13, 2006, 11:09
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Whenever I get the g.l.o.d. (which is very, I just take out the battery and hold down the reset button on the back for about 40 seconds to a minute. That usually fixes it right away. I've never had long-term problems. Pierre Films :idea:
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Pierre Films
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16 MB Posts: 31
Reply #11 on: July 13, 2006, 11:10
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*(which is very rare)
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bd1308
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128 MB Posts: 198
Reply #12 on: July 14, 2006, 01:24
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I tried leaving them unplugged overnight and I even went as far as taking it all apart and reassembling it (correctly) and then leaving it unplugged (with PRAM batt unplugged too) overnight. Still nothing. It's Dead. b
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sierraredd
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128 MB Posts: 212
Reply #13 on: July 14, 2006, 17:43
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Quote from: "dpaanlka" Yeah... I'm not a huge fan of laptops anymore. I have my moments with them too. But when they work, it's nice. When they don't a huge paper weight they become. Good luck.
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Cross
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16 MB Posts: 23
Reply #14 on: July 17, 2006, 08:09
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After a quick check, good someone posted recently lol. Looks like I am not the only one who enjoys laptop tear downs. Is it possible can I get pics of the Board of the 2400? I have been looking for a Mighty Cat one for year and I am just curious lol. I have to say its one of the few Powerbooks I have not owned that i have wanted to own. Either way def sad to hear a mac's death has come but if you don't mind someone playing with the dead parts just to see what I can do, I might like to. *shrugs* I am always doing something odd and strange :p
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