No white spots on my 15" Powerbook either, but could you describe the uneven backlighting issue you're having in a little more detail.
Just asking because when I first boot up there is a noticable darker area on the screen running up the middle of my screen. I turn up the brightness completely and this goes away. Then I'm able to turn the brightness to suit my needs without the darker area reappearing.
Well, mine looks like a circle, about eight inches in diameter, but centered off-screen (so the dark area encompasses a 1/4 circle, where the screen is darker), roughly towards the lower right-hand corner. It tends to go away --- "warm up" or whatever. This tends not to go away by adjusting the brightness to 100%, then down again.
"Warm up", thanks those are the words I was looking for. Seems like I have a similar backlighting problem. It really doesn't bother me, yet. If it gets worse, I'll be testing my Applecare purchase, I would think Apple would fix this problem, wouldn't they?
Case and applecare have arrived. Not as nice a case as I would expect for that kind of money...but built well. 'book is supposed to ship on or before 12/18. I'm thinking since it is BTO it may well avoid problems....I assume it must be touched and tested by human hands that way. They have to install the 5400 HD and one 512 RAM module...so hopefully it will be perfect when it gets here. We shall see.
I should be getting mine around the same time. i'm no doubt looking forward to receiving mine but at the same time im just hoping that i can hav good luck with it for a good 3 yrs. Anyways congrars on your purchase. Also i think the QC problemes were a bit out of proprtion but im glas that there supposidly fixed
In that case, as your old PowerBook is i) out of warranty and ii) you have a replacement on the way, I recommend Torx drivers and a soldering iron.
It's not out of warranty. It's going back to get fixed after the new one is here and I move everything to it. It's in good shape otherwise and I've had some interest in people buying it. I'll do best offer or possibly ebay.
Pismo PowerBook 500MHZ G3
384 MB RAM
CD/DVD Drive (no CD-RW)
12GB HD
No dead pixels or stuck pixels that I can see
Only normal wear
New battery in September/New power adapter last year
My PB G4 12"/867 was perfect -- until it was stolen. Obviously news of the quality control problems hasn't filtered down to the thieves yet.
That sucks big time.
Looking at your sig - are you telling us that your insurance only permitted you to get an iMac of the same quality (only with more RAM) that you already owned and you were left high and dry with regard to the replacement of the PB and PM? That sucks big time too!
Looking at your sig - are you telling us that your insurance only permitted you to get an iMac of the same quality (only with more RAM) that you already owned and you were left high and dry with regard to the replacement of the PB and PM? That sucks big time too!
I'm still talking to the insurance company about the claim. I am reasonably optimistic about getting a check for total replacement value. The complicating factor is that I'm not the only victim -- the thieves hit 20-25 offices in my complex -- so there's a lot of paperwork involved.
I bought the iMac myself the day after the robbery, with my own funds, since I needed a machine right away.
Once I get the insurance check, I'm going to buy a replacement 1 GHz 12" PB.
I'm still talking to the insurance company about the claim. I am reasonably optimistic about getting a check for total replacement value. The complicating factor is that I'm not the only victim -- the thieves hit 20-25 offices in my complex -- so there's a lot of paperwork involved.
[snip]...
The thieves hit 20-25 offices... was any of it caught on video? That's bloody incredible!
Good luck with your claim mpls244 - I hope it all works out for you.
I'm still talking to the insurance company about the claim. I am reasonably optimistic about getting a check for total replacement value. The complicating factor is that I'm not the only victim -- the thieves hit 20-25 offices in my complex -- so there's a lot of paperwork involved.
I bought the iMac myself the day after the robbery, with my own funds, since I needed a machine right away.
Once I get the insurance check, I'm going to buy a replacement 1 GHz 12" PB.
The thieves hit 20-25 offices... was any of it caught on video? That's bloody incredible!
Good luck with your claim mpls244 - I hope it all works out for you.
Thanks for the support -- it helps.
Answer - no video. My office building backs up to a creek, which is very scenic and soothing, but also provides cover to anyone approaching the building from that side at night.
There's been a lot of talk post-robbery about why such a vulnerable building had such low tech security. At a minimum, they're putting in an alarm system.
And to answer the other question - my office is in Minnetonka, very close to the Ridgedale exit off 394.
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Originally posted by rickag
No white spots on my 15" Powerbook either, but could you describe the uneven backlighting issue you're having in a little more detail.
Just asking because when I first boot up there is a noticable darker area on the screen running up the middle of my screen. I turn up the brightness completely and this goes away. Then I'm able to turn the brightness to suit my needs without the darker area reappearing.
Well, mine looks like a circle, about eight inches in diameter, but centered off-screen (so the dark area encompasses a 1/4 circle, where the screen is darker), roughly towards the lower right-hand corner. It tends to go away --- "warm up" or whatever. This tends not to go away by adjusting the brightness to 100%, then down again.
HTH
"Warm up", thanks those are the words I was looking for. Seems like I have a similar backlighting problem. It really doesn't bother me, yet. If it gets worse, I'll be testing my Applecare purchase, I would think Apple would fix this problem, wouldn't they?
My bet is on a week from today for arrival.
Well last night my Pismo shut down because the battery was drained and it wouldn't recognize the A/C power cord.
If you haven't tried it already, resetting the PMU (Power Management Unit) may help.
BTW, the 'book shipped this morning...several days early. I now predict Tuesday or Wednesday arrival!
I might do that, but when I fool with the cord it fixes it. I think it's a physical problem.
In that case, as your old PowerBook is i) out of warranty and ii) you have a replacement on the way, I recommend Torx drivers and a soldering iron.
Originally posted by Stoo
In that case, as your old PowerBook is i) out of warranty and ii) you have a replacement on the way, I recommend Torx drivers and a soldering iron.
It's not out of warranty. It's going back to get fixed after the new one is here and I move everything to it. It's in good shape otherwise and I've had some interest in people buying it. I'll do best offer or possibly ebay.
Pismo PowerBook 500MHZ G3
384 MB RAM
CD/DVD Drive (no CD-RW)
12GB HD
No dead pixels or stuck pixels that I can see
Only normal wear
New battery in September/New power adapter last year
OSX 10.2.8
Originally posted by jccbin
You may be serious.
But you are also wrong.
No offense.
These PowerBooks suck, QA-wise. Wait.
My sister has one. . . Seems to be fine (1Ghz)
"This girl I know" has one. . . Seems to be fine (1.25Ghz)
Two friends have them. . . seem to be fine
That's 4 for 4. not a big sample, but still, 4 for 4.
Originally posted by mpls244
My PB G4 12"/867 was perfect -- until it was stolen. Obviously news of the quality control problems hasn't filtered down to the thieves yet.
That sucks big time.
Looking at your sig - are you telling us that your insurance only permitted you to get an iMac of the same quality (only with more RAM) that you already owned and you were left high and dry with regard to the replacement of the PB and PM? That sucks big time too!
Originally posted by Mac+
That sucks big time.
Looking at your sig - are you telling us that your insurance only permitted you to get an iMac of the same quality (only with more RAM) that you already owned and you were left high and dry with regard to the replacement of the PB and PM? That sucks big time too!
I'm still talking to the insurance company about the claim. I am reasonably optimistic about getting a check for total replacement value. The complicating factor is that I'm not the only victim -- the thieves hit 20-25 offices in my complex -- so there's a lot of paperwork involved.
I bought the iMac myself the day after the robbery, with my own funds, since I needed a machine right away.
Once I get the insurance check, I'm going to buy a replacement 1 GHz 12" PB.
Originally posted by mpls244
I'm still talking to the insurance company about the claim. I am reasonably optimistic about getting a check for total replacement value. The complicating factor is that I'm not the only victim -- the thieves hit 20-25 offices in my complex -- so there's a lot of paperwork involved.
[snip]...
Good luck with your claim mpls244 - I hope it all works out for you.
Originally posted by mpls244
I'm still talking to the insurance company about the claim. I am reasonably optimistic about getting a check for total replacement value. The complicating factor is that I'm not the only victim -- the thieves hit 20-25 offices in my complex -- so there's a lot of paperwork involved.
I bought the iMac myself the day after the robbery, with my own funds, since I needed a machine right away.
Once I get the insurance check, I'm going to buy a replacement 1 GHz 12" PB.
mmmmmm powerbook. I like the sound of that
Originally posted by Mac+
Good luck with your claim mpls244 - I hope it all works out for you.
Thanks for the support -- it helps.
Answer - no video. My office building backs up to a creek, which is very scenic and soothing, but also provides cover to anyone approaching the building from that side at night.
There's been a lot of talk post-robbery about why such a vulnerable building had such low tech security. At a minimum, they're putting in an alarm system.
And to answer the other question - my office is in Minnetonka, very close to the Ridgedale exit off 394.