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Re: PB 160-180 Inverters [message #13844] Sat, 25 August 2012 20:33
Chris Duffy is currently offline  Chris Duffy
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I can't help, but I can pledge support. I have a 145 with an inverter board
that seems wonky. Would really like to know how to make it better.

On Saturday, January 10, 2009 3:05:16 PM UTC-5, Mike Marconi wrote:
>

> I have several early PowerBooks with the dual sliders on the inverter

> boards. Each has one or more malfunctioning sliders. The brightness is

> usually all or nothing - contrast settings tend to change on their

> own. I found a few additional inverter boards in one of my parts boxes

> and thought it might be worth a shot to try refurbishing the units.

> Does anyone have information on this procedure? A source for parts

> would be helpful as this doesn't appear to be a particularly difficult

> desoldering job. Thanks - Mike

>


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