24 Apr
2004
24 Apr
'04
8:36 a.m.
There are a lot of old laptops marooned in this state
(no AC adapter,
battery dead)
Yeah, I have some trouble walking past. I have a 30 minute to repair rule.
No progress in 30 minutes, it goes back to the dump.
Fastest fix: rip open the battery pack, put 12V (typically) regulated in on
the two leads that are indicated by the wiring.
BTW I've found that the Jehova's Witnesses that I chat up (or vice-versa)
are a good sink for the older systems that shouldnt've been thrown.
I believe you probably should listen to the religious message first though,
then switch to this topic.
John A.