Dec 19, 2009 3:56 PM
Hi,
Would it be correct to assume that the PowerBook does not have an operating system on the internal hard disk, and therefore does not start up to the Desktop?
Do you have a startup (boot) floppy, such as Disk Tools? Do you have access to another semi-old Macintosh computer (with a floppy drive)?
A bad main battery would not be unusual for a computer of this age. One thing to try could possibly be to reset the Power Manager.
If necessary, a full System 7.5.3 is available for download from Apple (e.g., the International English version here).
A manual for the PowerBook 5300 series can be found here.
Jan
Would it be correct to assume that the PowerBook does not have an operating system on the internal hard disk, and therefore does not start up to the Desktop?
Do you have a startup (boot) floppy, such as Disk Tools? Do you have access to another semi-old Macintosh computer (with a floppy drive)?
A bad main battery would not be unusual for a computer of this age. One thing to try could possibly be to reset the Power Manager.
If necessary, a full System 7.5.3 is available for download from Apple (e.g., the International English version here).
A manual for the PowerBook 5300 series can be found here.
Jan
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