Latest activity

  • David Cook
    David Cook replied to the thread PowerBook 100 & 170 owners.
    I'm not sure which laptop the above measurements apply to. I just hand measured and got: Backlit portable: 21.1 mm x 13.1 mm = 5.157 in...
  • JDW
    JDW replied to the thread Cracked Hinge on Mac Portable.
    Well, I'm actually glad to hear you feel "it's a toss-up" because I already DCM solvent-welded the transparent piece to the back of the...
  • J
    joevt replied to the thread Cracked Hinge on Mac Portable.
    I think it would look cleaner without the transparent plastic piece. The JB Weld might perform better if it's thicker but I have no...
  • JDW
    JDW replied to the thread PowerBook 100 & 170 owners.
    I cannot speak as broadly as "all 68K Portables," but the first trio of MONOCHROME PowerBooks were square corners.
  • J
    joevt replied to the thread PowerBook 100 & 170 owners.
    The error may be up to less than an 1/8 of an inch which is not bad since you are measuring in eighths of an inch. bc <<< 'scale=10...
  • M
    muse replied to the thread Low Voltage Mac Classic When Cold.
    The fluid/electrolyte is conductive. So its a good idea to clean it first before replacing the old capacitors with any new ones.
  • SitesOnFire
    For anyone who finds this page with a similar issue. I've taken the time to desolder large portions of the analog board and resolder the...
  • G
    greenmachine commented on RetroTechTom's profile post.
    What case parts are you in need of? I don't have handles, but I have some other bits.
  • JDW
    JDW replied to the thread Cracked Hinge on Mac Portable.
    @joevt Thank you for your advice! It seems you are suggesting that I do NOT DCM-weld the transparent plastic piece over the backs of...