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ihad them pull BOTH sticks out of my 15" after a... 6,239 Views / 29 Replies  
ihad them pull BOTH sticks out of my 15" after a logic board failure. I just put them back in. Though if I send it back again, I will put the Apple 256 stick it came with.

If you are sending in a...
Posted by grimley, on Apr 2, 2005 at 06:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple or ResQ 660 Views / 2 Replies  
I have to send my 15 Al-book in for service - a faulty logic board. I am out of warranty and am trying to decide between taking it to the apple store and letting them deal with it, or having a third...
Posted by grimley, on Feb 24, 2005 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thanks for the response. I found this apple... 539 Views / 3 Replies  
thanks for the response. I found this apple thread:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/[email protected]@.6893d69d
now we'll have to see if I have to pay for it. ugh.
Posted by grimley, on Feb 16, 2005 at 04:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple Hardware Test shows that the RAM is... 539 Views / 3 Replies  
Apple Hardware Test shows that the RAM is recognized, but there is an error on the hardware side. Is this a logic board issue? Anyone had experience getting this fixed - or will it be cheaper to buy...
Posted by grimley, on Feb 16, 2005 at 12:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Testing Actual RAM slot 539 Views / 3 Replies  
I've just noticed that the lower RAM slot in my 15" powerbook is not recognizing the RAM that is in there. I swapped the upper for the lower and I am still getting the same result. I expect that it's...
Posted by grimley, on Feb 16, 2005 at 10:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Hybrid CD with custom Finder image 609 Views / 0 Replies  
I have a Flash CD presentation that is done and ready to send for mastering. On the OSX side i have developed a finder window complete with image and custom icon. When I attempt to make a master CD...
Posted by grimley, on Dec 3, 2004 at 10:39 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
thanks for the clarification. 664 Views / 5 Replies  
thanks for the clarification.
Posted by grimley, on Jan 9, 2004 at 07:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thanks, will check it out. 664 Views / 5 Replies  
thanks, will check it out.
Posted by grimley, on Jan 7, 2004 at 06:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
first gen iBook repairs 664 Views / 5 Replies  
here's the situation. I have a 1st gen iBook that needs a couple of repairs. the latch recently broke, and the hinge has the sqeaks. the broken part of the latch is on the keyboard end, and the...
Posted by grimley, on Jan 7, 2004 at 12:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Airport Extreme Range 543 Views / 2 Replies  
I bought an Airport Extreme a few weeks ago and finally got around to setting it up. I have a 12" PB and the reception in my apartment is terrible. I get about 15-20ft away from it with two walls in...
Posted by grimley, on May 20, 2003 at 09:19 AM, in Networking
are you sure that it isn't dirt? from resting... 1,841 Views / 17 Replies  
are you sure that it isn't dirt? from resting your hands on the computer? As mentioned above there is no paint on the 12".

(not meant to be insulting... trying to find out why...)
Posted by grimley, on Apr 24, 2003 at 02:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Extra Battery 482 Views / 0 Replies  
As part of a deal buying the new 12" I recieved an extra battery. The first time I charged it up it went to 78%. I let it drain all the way and then charged it again. It's been at 80% for far too...
Posted by grimley, on Mar 4, 2003 at 08:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Liz, It's outstanding... that much has to do... 856 Views / 14 Replies  
Liz,

It's outstanding... that much has to do with Ives and Apple. Warehouse is a good reseller, we use them at work and have a good relationship with them.
Posted by grimley, on Feb 8, 2003 at 02:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered mine through warehouse on or around the... 856 Views / 14 Replies  
I ordered mine through warehouse on or around the 12th. I was going to get RAM through them but was told that if I wanted it I would have to wait for another 2 weeks. I said ship the machine. I did...
Posted by grimley, on Feb 8, 2003 at 12:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Best RAM source for new 12" 856 Views / 14 Replies  
I got my 12" yesterday - 2 weeks ahead of schedule. I am now in the midst of updating everything, migrating from the iBook, etc.

I am planning on getting a 512 stick for it, but wanted opinions on...
Posted by grimley, on Feb 7, 2003 at 06:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I figured it out. You need to find the... 581 Views / 4 Replies  
I figured it out.

You need to find the package on the installer CD called essentials.pkg and then open it with Pacifist. I just dragged it to the dock.

Worked like a charm.
Posted by grimley, on Feb 14, 2002 at 07:01 PM, in Applications
yah. I have pacifist and should have... 581 Views / 4 Replies  
yah.

I have pacifist and should have mentioned it, but I tried it on the installer cd and couldn't get it to work.

Must try again, I suppose.
Posted by grimley, on Feb 14, 2002 at 05:38 PM, in Applications
iMovie gone? 581 Views / 4 Replies  
I had the installer for iMovie 2 when it was first introduced for OSX. I now have a camera and would like to use it, but once installed it refuses to run. The dock disappears - which I can only...
Posted by grimley, on Feb 14, 2002 at 05:00 PM, in Applications
This was posted in the MacFixIt forums, I can't... 584 Views / 15 Replies  
This was posted in the MacFixIt forums, I can't try it now, but if anyone can and report...

"Mac OS 9.2.1 actually solves the problem where you need to restart your iBook for it to recognize the...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 22, 2001 at 05:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ummm. 9.2.1 was released yesterday for... 584 Views / 15 Replies  
ummm.

9.2.1 was released yesterday for general use by all computers that are spec'd to run OSX. Therefore the initial post did not 'warez' it as you suggest, they merely downloaded it from the...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 22, 2001 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I found the same thing with USB overdrive on my... 539 Views / 11 Replies  
I found the same thing with USB overdrive on my Dual. So I guess that it's a USB thing....I work around it by just leaving the thing on for the most part, and turning it off only when completely...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 22, 2001 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Make sure you have the right screwdrivers and... 487 Views / 7 Replies  
Make sure you have the right screwdrivers and don't force anything too hard. The actual ram setting bed is really sweet. A little angle it in and snap!

Instructions are under the keyboard.
Posted by grimley, on Aug 16, 2001 at 12:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Third-ed. does that make it official?... 1,408 Views / 53 Replies  
Third-ed.

does that make it official? Although I would love to hear how the call from 'Steve Jobs' turn out, and how the kid recieved a new G5 super thin lightweight concrete laptop.
Posted by grimley, on Aug 16, 2001 at 10:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Jarid. A couple of items: 1. You have... 1,408 Views / 53 Replies  
Jarid.

A couple of items:

1. You have two dead pixels. I had two dead pixels on the first laptop that I bought, which was a 5300. I was using it for school in a pretty graphics intensive...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 15, 2001 at 12:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For what it's worth, I found that it occured... 599 Views / 9 Replies  
For what it's worth, I found that it occured after I had installed USB Overdrive. A restart with base extensions caused it to boot as usual, another restart into my typical extension set left it on...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 15, 2001 at 11:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Sean, If apple hardware and production is... 1,408 Views / 53 Replies  
Sean,

If apple hardware and production is such a piece of **** then why are you addicted to MacNN?

In my experience, if there was a legitimate reason for problems with the machine, then Apple...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 15, 2001 at 10:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Here is the exact thing from the Apple Knowledge... 746 Views / 13 Replies  
Here is the exact thing from the Apple Knowledge base. The date issue is discussed towards the end, but it may be useful to read the whole thing.

Before pressing the reset button, try the reset...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 13, 2001 at 12:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Better yet let's start the official countdown to... 793 Views / 36 Replies  
Better yet let's start the official countdown to the first third-party replacement for the iBook plastic cover.... I mean someone must be doing it, seeing how much everyone wants colors...

Hope...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 31, 2001 at 07:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hey. I've kept my iBook in the white foam... 793 Views / 36 Replies  
Hey.

I've kept my iBook in the white foam bag that it came in since day one. I noticed that it recieved a few scratches on the bottom and I have been extra careful with it since. Have you been...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 31, 2001 at 06:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ended up getting a 256MB from Coast to Coast.... 573 Views / 15 Replies  
I ended up getting a 256MB from Coast to Coast. Took a little longer getting here than I would have liked - a Fedex issue - but I swaped my 128 with a friend. One of the easier installations I've...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 31, 2001 at 01:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ryu, please edit that reply before the... 533 Views / 15 Replies  
Ryu,

please edit that reply before the sophmores get here...

n1ce.. i found that it was getting too hot and after reading a couple of posts on the subject I turned the Energy Saver control...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 27, 2001 at 02:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You can also load up these two things and work it... 575 Views / 21 Replies  
You can also load up these two things and work it a little bit to get an Uninstall situation...

Preference Overload (http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=8390&db=mac) and Spring Cleaning...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 24, 2001 at 05:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple doesn't make RAm as a proprietary thing.... 693 Views / 12 Replies  
Apple doesn't make RAm as a proprietary thing. they get it from other people... Make sure that whereever you get the module has a good return policy.

OSX is running fine on my 64MB base 128MB...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 19, 2001 at 03:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
'Generic' Ram 573 Views / 15 Replies  
I was wondering if anyone had success with such a thing. Deal RAM offers generic 512MB for under $100... any caveats?

Look here... (http://dealram.com/prices/systems/6/512MB.html)
Posted by grimley, on Jul 19, 2001 at 11:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
BenJamn2: It sounds as though your PRAm is... 687 Views / 3 Replies  
BenJamn2:

It sounds as though your PRAm is acting funny. Please check this link and report back...

Previous Forum Topic...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 19, 2001 at 10:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd trash the preferences, and start the machine... 420 Views / 6 Replies  
I'd trash the preferences, and start the machine again. I haven't noticed that it is slow at all. As for getting across the screen, I prefer to 'skate' the mouse by tricking it with a one-two switch...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 11, 2001 at 05:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
and it's incredibly ugly. There seems to be a... 532 Views / 17 Replies  
and it's incredibly ugly. There seems to be a reason to have it white...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 11, 2001 at 05:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Wait for them to release 10.1 and then get X. The... 571 Views / 19 Replies  
Wait for them to release 10.1 and then get X. The Up-to-date program is good for a year...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 6, 2001 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I would take a few minutes and look at how the... 571 Views / 19 Replies  
I would take a few minutes and look at how the keyboard is sitting. Mine was bowed when I first got it and after a little fiddling with the keyboard out, I have it set just fine. There is also a...
Posted by grimley, on Jul 6, 2001 at 03:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
STAT: What is the URL for this $49 deal? I... 591 Views / 18 Replies  
STAT:

What is the URL for this $49 deal? I looked and it said $103.... Thanks.
Posted by grimley, on Jul 6, 2001 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It is having some difficulty finding the system... 450 Views / 2 Replies  
It is having some difficulty finding the system on your machine. Although I don't think that it would affect your internet. Have you run any utilities on the machine yet?
Posted by grimley, on May 7, 2001 at 04:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
replacement bits for a 1400c 329 Views / 2 Replies  
does anyone have a good recommendation for somewhere to find parts of the housing for the 1400 series? I have one that the CD front has fallen off of and would like to get a enw one, preferrably...
Posted by grimley, on Nov 4, 2000 at 03:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iCab and Flash 472 Views / 0 Replies  
I thought that at some point I saw a topic like this somewhere on these forums - but a search yeilds nothing.

wlonh, is there a way to get flash working in iCab???

thanks

[This message has...
Posted by grimley, on Oct 2, 2000 at 12:17 PM, in Applications
I think that I went about it back-asswards. I... 2,852 Views / 5 Replies  
I think that I went about it back-asswards. I found 'a' disk image that was actually the complete system and transferred that over to the powerbook. Once it was done I blessed the new system folder...
Posted by grimley, on Sep 29, 2000 at 11:43 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
installing 8.6 on G4 CD on other machines. 2,852 Views / 5 Replies  
hi.

I just reinitialized a pb1400 thinking that I could install the 8.6 that was included with my G4... As expected, it won't let me - says I need the right installer script.

Does anyone know...
Posted by grimley, on Sep 29, 2000 at 06:10 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I believe that MacNN runs on the 'Ultimate... 602 Views / 8 Replies  
I believe that MacNN runs on the 'Ultimate Bulletin Board.' http://www.infopop.com/services_ubb/services_ubb.html.
It's a pay thing so you might want to search on metacrawler for a free one. I know...
Posted by grimley, on Sep 9, 2000 at 09:53 AM, in Applications
were you running remote access at the time that... 3,831 Views / 7 Replies  
were you running remote access at the time that you shut down? I had this happen to me a few months ago where the mac was incorrectly shut down and after that the system was showing as 1.2 -1.3 gigs....
Posted by grimley, on Aug 9, 2000 at 09:51 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
It should also be noted that VW and Archicad are... 502 Views / 3 Replies  
It should also be noted that VW and Archicad are object-model based and that anyone looking to replicate the AutoBAD environment (i.e. draw a line, move the line) will find the initial experience to...
Posted by grimley, on Aug 7, 2000 at 10:00 AM, in Applications
Archicad Form*z Vectorworks DenebaCAD ... 502 Views / 3 Replies  
Archicad
Form*z
Vectorworks
DenebaCAD
CadTools for Illustrator plug-in.

Rated from most expensive to least. I think.
Posted by grimley, on Aug 4, 2000 at 01:38 PM, in Applications
thanks. DW is the only thing that I haven't... 3,928 Views / 7 Replies  
thanks.

DW is the only thing that I haven't tried. Will let y'all know.

out.
Posted by grimley, on May 10, 2000 at 11:09 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
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