Comments on: Powerbook Problems http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/ Michael Wybrow's coding diary. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:41:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Tiff http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-2731 Tiff Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:44:52 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-2731 When you get the gray screen that says you need to restart, it's probably the simple problem mine had-- I believe it was something with the Airport card. Just open your battery and make sure the card that goes in the computer is not sticking out-- you'll see it when you take out the battery, especially if it is sticking out. Easy fix. When you get the gray screen that says you need to restart, it’s probably the simple problem mine had– I believe it was something with the Airport card. Just open your battery and make sure the card that goes in the computer is not sticking out– you’ll see it when you take out the battery, especially if it is sticking out. Easy fix.

]]> By: Aziz http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-2531 Aziz Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:37:20 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-2531 I also have power problems with my brand new powerbook G4 since two days I keep getting a message like You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button for several seconds or press the restart button I tried this a 100 times but it wasn't helpful, Now I don't have any idea how this problem can be solved, despite the fact that I live in a country where most of the people don't even know anything about Mac computers, Not even a authorized apple store so I can try and solve my problem, what a shame a new computer and already kindda broke up? Well I hope not, any one with any clue please email me I will be glad to hear something at least a good news, I also have power problems with my brand new powerbook G4 since two days I keep getting a message like You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button for several seconds or press the restart button
I tried this a 100 times but it wasn’t helpful, Now I don’t have any idea how this problem can be solved, despite the fact that I live in a country where most of the people don’t even know anything about Mac computers,
Not even a authorized apple store so I can try and solve my problem, what a shame a new computer and already kindda broke up?
Well I hope not, any one with any clue please email me I will be glad to hear something at least a good news,

]]> By: reppi http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-1330 reppi Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:12:43 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-1330 I got 2 Powerbook 17" & two G5 in my office... All my PBs had LCD problems. After i've spent almost 20k's for those "unworth" machine no one in Apple response my problems. ...im swtch to PC soon. GOODBYE JOBS... I got 2 Powerbook 17″ & two G5 in my office… All my PBs had LCD problems. After i’ve spent almost 20k’s for those “unworth” machine no one in Apple response my problems. …im swtch to PC soon. GOODBYE JOBS…

]]> By: Luke Milnes http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-735 Luke Milnes Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:33:45 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-735 I have a 17" Al Powerbook G4. Bought 15/04/2005 and last week it packed in. I tried to turn it on one morning and as it attempted to boot up, the screen went a grey colour and a message poped up saying; "You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button for several seconds or press the restart button". Does this every time. Ive taken it to my local mac store, they tried replacing the RAM. Then did a full hardware check and informed me that the logic board had failed. Replacement around £600 pounds! What a joke for a machine 17 months old. Apple have to issues! I have a 17″ Al Powerbook G4. Bought 15/04/2005 and last week it packed in. I tried to turn it on one morning and as it attempted to boot up, the screen went a grey colour and a message poped up saying;

“You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button for several seconds or press the restart button”.

Does this every time. Ive taken it to my local mac store, they tried replacing the RAM. Then did a full hardware check and informed me that the logic board had failed. Replacement around £600 pounds!

What a joke for a machine 17 months old. Apple have to issues!

]]> By: alan cole http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-121 alan cole Sun, 14 May 2006 12:51:47 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-121 I have a 17" powerbook purchased 23/12/03 that is about to have its 3rd logic board installed [under warranty] . The 2nd board installed in Feb lasted only 3 months, I believe this machine is a lemon but Apple Aust are not interested in replacing the machine. They appear to be happy to keep repairing it until the warranty runs out on 23/12/06. I am concerned that a $4500.00 computer should have a longer and more reliable run than this. What sort of life can I reasonably expect from this machine and has anyone any advice on how to deal with the situation and Apple customer service? I have a 17″ powerbook purchased 23/12/03 that is about to have its 3rd logic board installed [under warranty] . The 2nd board installed in Feb lasted only 3 months, I believe this machine is a lemon but Apple Aust are not interested in replacing the machine. They appear to be happy to keep repairing it until the warranty runs out on 23/12/06. I am concerned that a
$4500.00 computer should have a longer and more reliable run than this. What sort of life can I reasonably expect from this machine and has anyone any advice on how to deal with the situation and Apple customer service?

]]> By: Michael http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-35 Michael Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:05:25 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-35 Yes, it was fixed. They replaced the logic board. I didn't have to pay a thing. It was all fixed completely under warranty. Yes, it was fixed. They replaced the logic board. I didn’t have to pay a thing. It was all fixed completely under warranty.

]]> By: damog http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-30 damog Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:08:55 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-30 The same problem here. Did you successfully get your Mac fixed? The same problem here. Did you successfully get your Mac fixed?

]]> By: michael kucharski http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-8 michael kucharski Sun, 25 Sep 2005 07:15:32 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-8 My computer just did that. I've had it for less than two months. Did they make you pay for the repair at all? It's pretty expensive for me to get to the apple shop too. So i need some advice. My computer just did that. I’ve had it for less than two months. Did they make you pay for the repair at all? It’s pretty expensive for me to get to the apple shop too. So i need some advice.

]]> By: Michael http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-6 Michael Tue, 16 Aug 2005 03:25:34 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-6 The problem is either bad RAM, or a problem with the logic board. In my case it was both. The RAM and the logic board were replaced under warranty by Apple. It's a common problem with PowerBooks apparently, so just take it to your local Apple service center and they should fix it for you. The problem is either bad RAM, or a problem with the logic board. In my case it was both. The RAM and the logic board were replaced under warranty by Apple. It’s a common problem with PowerBooks apparently, so just take it to your local Apple service center and they should fix it for you.

]]> By: Ruanne Brock http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/29/powerbook-problems/#comment-5 Ruanne Brock Tue, 16 Aug 2005 01:07:25 +0000 http://code.samediff.net/2005/07/30/powerbook-problems/#comment-5 I've had my powerbook about 4 months and I am having the same problem - three beeps and four flashes from the clasp light on startup. What was the problem and did Apple fix it? I’ve had my powerbook about 4 months and I am having the same problem - three beeps and four flashes from the clasp light on startup. What was the problem and did Apple fix it?

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