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PowerBook 200 Series
PowerBook Duo 210, PowerBook Duo 230, PowerBook
Duo 250, PowerBook Duo 270c, PowerBook Duo 280,
PowerBook Duo 280c, PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter
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K Service Source Basics PowerBook 200 Series
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Basics System Overview - 1 System Overview PowerBook Duo System The PowerBook Duo system includes the following products: • PowerBook 200 Series computer, shown at left (PowerBook Duo 210/ 230/250/270c/280/ 280c) PowerBook Duo 210/230/250/270c/280/280c • PowerBook 2300 Series computer (PowerBook Duo 2300c)
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Basics System Overview - 2 • PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter • PowerBook Duo Dock/ Duo Dock II/Duo DockPlus • PowerBook Duo MiniDock This manual includes information about the PowerBook 200 Series computers and the floppy adapter. For information about the PowerBook 2300 Series, Duo Dock/Duo Dock II/ Duo Dock Plus Duo Docks, or the Duo MiniDock, refer to the Duo Floppy appropriate PowerBook Duo Duo 210/230 Adapter 250/270c manual. 280/280c/ Duo MiniDock
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Basics Repair Strategy - 3 Repair Strategy Service the PowerBook 200 Series computers through module exchange and parts replacement. Customers can request on-site service from an Apple Authorized Service Provider Plus (AASP+) Apple Assurance (US only), or request a courier through the Apple Canada Technical Answerline (Canada only). They can also choose carry-in service from an AASP. Ordering Apple Service Providers planning to support the computer systems covered in this manual m
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Basics Repair Strategy - 4 Large businesses, universities, and K-12 accounts must provide a purchase order on all transactions, including orders placed through the AppleOrder (US only) or ARIS (Canada only) system. USA Ordering US Service Providers not enrolled in AppleOrder may fax their orders to Service Provider Support (512-908- 8125) or mail them to Apple Computer, Inc. Service Provider Support MS 212-SPS Austin, TX 78714-9125 For US inquiries, please call Service Provider Support
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Basics Repair Strategy - 5 Canadian Ordering Canadian Service Providers not enrolled in ARIS may fax their orders to Service Provider Support in Canada (1-800-903-5284). For Canadian inquiries, please call Service Provider Support at 905-513-5782 and select option #3.
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Basics Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 6 Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS US Only The PowerBook 200 Series computers are covered under the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. The AppleCare Service Plan is also available for these products. Service Providers are reimbursed for warranty and AppleCare repairs made to these computers. For pricing information, refer to “Service Price Pages.” Canada Only The PowerBook 200 Series computers are covered under first-year AppleCare. The Extended AppleCare Se
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Basics Self-Threading Screws - 7 Self-Threading Self-Threading Screw Machine Screw Screws Caution: Improperly installed self-threading screws could damage the PowerBook Duo. Thread the screws properly and do not overtighten them. Caution: To prevent damage to the circuitry, do not use magnetic screwdrivers when working on Apple systems.
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Basics Self-Threading Screws - 8 The PowerBook 200 systems use both machine screws and self-threading screws. Be aware when you are replacing a self-threading screw, and follow these guidelines: • Never overtighten self-threading screws. • Before tightening a self-threading screw, back the screw off slightly to be sure it is threaded properly.
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Basics Self-Threading Screws - 9 Self-threading screws are used to install the following modules and replacement parts: • Hard drive • Trackball assembly • CPU stiffener and logic board CPU Stiffener Hard Drive Trackball Assembly Logic Board
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K Service Source Specifications PowerBook 200 Series
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Specifications Introduction - 1 Introduction You can also find specifications information for this product in the Spec Database, which you can access in one of three ways: — Launch it directly by double-clicking the Apple Spec Database runtime alias at the top level of the Main Service Source CD. — Select "Apple Spec Database" from the Service Source drop- down main menu. — Click the Acrobat toolbar icon for the database, which is near the right end of the toolbar with the letters "SP."
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Specifications Processor - 2 Processor CPU 210 Motorola 68030 microprocessor 25 MHz CPU 230/250/270c Motorola 68030 microprocessor 33 MHz CPU 280/280c Motorola 68LC040 microprocessor 66/33 MHz Coprocessor (270c Motorola 68882 floating-point coprocessor Only)
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Specifications Processor - 3 Addressing 32-bit internal registers 32-bit address/data bus supports 4 GB of address with justified 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit data transactions
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Specifications Memory - 4 Memory RAM 210/230/250 4 MB RAM soldered on the logic board Expandable to 24 MB Requires 70 ns or faster RAM chips RAM 270c 4 MB RAM soldered on the logic board Expandable to 32 MB Requires 70 ns or faster RAM chips RAM 280/280c 4 MB RAM soldered on the logic board Expandable to 40 MB Requires 70 ns or faster RAM chips ROM 1 MB
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Specifications Memory - 5 PRAM 256 bytes of parameter memory Clock/Calendar CMOS custom chip supported by long-life (up to 2 years) lithium battery
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Specifications Disk Storage - 6 Disk Storage Floppy Drive External 1.4 MB floppy drive (same drive is used with PowerBook 100) Requires Duo Floppy Adapter or Duo MiniDock Hard Drive 2.5-in., internal, 17 mm high
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Specifications I/O Interfaces - 7 I/O Interfaces Docking Connector 152-pin processor-direct slot (PDS connector for attaching expansion devices 32-bit expansion bus Serial RS-422 serial port; mini DIN-8 connector Modem Optional internal modem/telephone jack RJ-11 domestic; mini DIN-8 international
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Specifications I/O Devices - 8 I/O Devices Keyboard Built-in standard Apple keyboard 63 keys domestic; 64 keys ISO Caps-locked LED Soft power-on switch 2.5 mm travel, 18 mm vertical and horizontal pitch Two-level tilt adjustment Trackball 19 mm diameter, dua button Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) interface Microphone Built-in electret, omnidirectional microphone
