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Worked for me... mostly
Authored by: snit on Jul 29, '03 12:34:44PM

Tried it on my iBook (version = 1.12) 700 MHz G3.

Dual monitor works great.

Could not get it to say awake when I closed the case. If anyone has any ideas on that one I would appreciate it...

Running 10.2.6



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iBook w/ screen closed
Authored by: evands on Jul 29, '03 01:14:22PM

The iBook has heat issues when shut and would quickly melt if run with the lid closed - so even if you install the kernel patch which'll do that (see NoSleep on versiontracker for a frontend to it, for powerbook users - note that on my powerbook g4/867 it doesn't work well, but YMMV) it'll crash after about 4 minutes.



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Worked for me... mostly
Authored by: AgBlue on Jul 29, '03 05:01:54PM

iBooks and the Powerbook G4 12in both have magnets in the right palm rest right below the inverted 'T' arrow keys (specifically the right arrow key). Use a keychain ring and drag it along that area and you'll find it sticks. In the corresponding position in the LCD is a switch which gets pulled when the screen is about to close. By using something that blocks the magnetic field you can prevent it from stopping. Stainless steel can do this. If you have a stainless steel coin, or washer, you can insert it here and it won't sleep! (In the powebook g4, the magnet is on the screen, and switch is in the palmrest).

Also, be very aware of the heat issue!! Try not to overheat your comp. Use at your own risk, good luck..



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Worked for me... mostly
Authored by: bdss on Aug 06, '03 05:00:43PM

I ran into the same problem and tech support suggested "almost closing the screen and turning your contast all the way down on your ibook." I think that's the only solution, unfortunately.



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