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<blockquote data-quote="MacHeadCase" data-source="post: 394603"><p>Is it soldered to the logic board? If not try to get it checked somewhere to see if the RAM is still good.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking the internet connection dropped because the PB was starting to get ill. </p><p></p><p>Maybe you could try for now <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449" target="_blank"><strong>Resetting PowerBook and iBook Power Management Unit (PMU)</strong></a> and <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238" target="_blank"><strong>Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM</strong></a>. See if that fixes anything.</p><p></p><p>Also, some PowerBook G4s were subject to a recalls:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303173" target="_blank"><strong>About the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program</strong></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.apple.com/support/powerbook/displayprogram/" target="_blank"><strong>15-inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension Program Frequently Asked Questions</strong></a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/?" target="_blank"><strong>Battery Exchange Program iBook G4 and PowerBook G4</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Try to see if your serial number shows up in any of those recall lists.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! Let us know what you come up with. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacHeadCase, post: 394603"] Is it soldered to the logic board? If not try to get it checked somewhere to see if the RAM is still good. I'm thinking the internet connection dropped because the PB was starting to get ill. Maybe you could try for now [URL="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449"][B]Resetting PowerBook and iBook Power Management Unit (PMU)[/B][/URL] and [URL="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238"][B]Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM[/B][/URL]. See if that fixes anything. Also, some PowerBook G4s were subject to a recalls: [URL="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303173"][B]About the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program[/B][/URL] [URL="http://www.apple.com/support/powerbook/displayprogram/"][B]15-inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension Program Frequently Asked Questions[/B][/URL] [URL="https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/?"][B]Battery Exchange Program iBook G4 and PowerBook G4[/B][/URL] Try to see if your serial number shows up in any of those recall lists. Good luck! Let us know what you come up with. :) [/QUOTE]
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