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Powerbook 190: How to replace cells in PowerBook 190 battery?

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 06:00:11 -0700

I've read about people replacing the cells of various laptop batteries. Does anyone know if this is possible with a PowerBook 190? If so, what kind of cells does the battery pack contain and where can I find replacements?

⟐ Commented June 14, 2015 at 6:00 MST

Powerbook 190: Finding a use for a PowerBook 190

Wed, 01 May 2024 23:51:30 -0700

I'm trying to figure out what to do with an old PowerBook 190 that I've recently resurrected. I thought I might use it as a barebones writing machine, but the keyboard's pretty terrible. I've fixed it up with an ethernet PC card and can hook it up to my network, but there are very few websites that can be viewed very well with OS 7.5.5.

I considered trying to make it into a digital picture frame, but it only has a black and white screen.

It could be fun to use it as a headline news ticker, but I can't find a barebones site or program that will work with the system.

Any thoughts/suggestions would be much appreciated!

⟐ Answered May 01, 2024 at 23:51 MST

PowerBook 190: I have forgotten the password to my Mac PowerBook 190.

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:55:14 -0700

I am trying to open my Mac Powerbook 190 which I bought in the 80's. Unfortunately, I have forgotten the password.

Is there any way I can get over this problem.

Thanks for any assistance

⟐ Commented February 13, 2018 at 18:55 MST

PowerBook 190: open firmware on PowerBook 190

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:31:47 -0700

How can i boot into the open firmware of a PowerBook 190? I've tried the Cmd+Option+O+F command but it doesn't do anything

⟐ Commented September 28, 2023 at 14:31 MST