Where is my mind?

[Peter Corlett]

On Mon, Jul 02, 2007 at 02:52:44PM +0100, Andy Armstrong wrote:
> Trusty PowerBook doesn't want to play any more. It attempts to power up
> (spins disk, resets DVD drive) and then gives up after about 15 seconds.
> I've tried the usual things (PMU / PRAM reset, battery out for a while,
> lid off and poked at it).

Have you tried booting off a CD or Firewire disk? External monitor?

> So I think it need professional help. Can anyone recommend a PowerBook
> quack?

If you plan to sling it, I'll give you some beer tokens for the rescuable
spare parts.