Mac Portable problems (was Re: Mac Portable batt charger) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

20 Aug 1998

At 12:08 PM 8/20/98 -0700, you wrote:
...
 I have the same problem with my Mac Portable but 
I havent had much time to tinker with it.

Have you replaced the 9 volt battery? I'm wondering 
if that might have something to do with it in some 
strange, phases-of-the-moon way. 
First off, check the MacPort FAQ at
<http://www.bford.demon.co.uk/mac/portablefaq.txt>.  The hard drive is a
proprietary connector, but you can build an adapter or purchase one
ready-made (see the FAQ).  

The Mac Port needs power to boot.  That power has to come from either the
6v LA battery or the 9v.  The 9v needs to be in good shape though.  To use
the 9v, remove the cover to the big battery compartment (the cover trips a
switch when it's in place).  

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