Feeler: Powerbook 12"

[peapody]

I am not looking to sell but just wanted to know what an approx price is for this unit

12" powerbook
1.33gHz
256+512mb Ram
combo drive
nice physical condition

Issues:
no OS
Bad hdd (not working/needs replacement)
possibly bad battery or motherboard*

The battery cannot charge when the computer is asleep. The unit will not start with the battery...only on ac power.

What do you guys think?

[MacDann]

It's hard to place a value on it for a couple of reasons:

1.) No hard drive

2.) Questionable motherboard

3.) Potentially bad power supply board

What you have described is a nice aluminum case full of random parts. Without knowing more or having a more specific description of the condition/function it's near impossible to place a value on it.

I would say $50-$100 at best.

Try to get a more detailed idea of it's issues and you might be able to garner a higher price. Until you do I doubt anyone is going to bite unless they just want the parts.

MacDann

[zelmo]

with a new hdd and OS loaded, will this run just fine on AC?

[peapody]

It's hard to place a value on it for a couple of reasons:

1.) No hard drive

2.) Questionable motherboard

3.) Potentially bad power supply board

What you have described is a nice aluminum case full of random parts. Without knowing more or having a more specific description of the condition/function it's near impossible to place a value on it.

I would say $50-$100 at best.

Try to get a more detailed idea of it's issues and you might be able to garner a higher price. Until you do I doubt anyone is going to bite unless they just want the parts.

MacDann

I am not looking to sell.

I am just looking for a price estimate due to other reasons.

I am currently testing out unit. There are still some tests I need to complete. As far as the battery goes, the unit cannot power on with the battery, but runs just fine on AC. Once I remove the ac, the unit continues to work just fine.

[MacDann]

Understood. However, in its present state it doesn't have a lot of value. You really need to get some of the issues resolved or at least troubleshot so a better understanding of what would be required to make it serviceable again.

MacDann

[peapody]

Alright, assuming the computer has

powerbook 12" in pristine condition
1.33ghz
new battery
new 120gb hdd
1.25gb ram maxed
combo drive
with OS discs and leopard upgrade?
booq case

I just would like an approx value to see how much I would get from my upgrades.

[tMac85]

Alright, assuming the computer has

powerbook 12" in pristine condition
1.33ghz
new battery
new 120gb hdd
1.25gb ram maxed
combo drive
with OS discs and leopard upgrade?
booq case

I just would like an approx value to see how much I would get from my upgrades.

i would say $500-600

everything is basically new.

and because its a 12" and they are so portable.

i could be off. but its just my opinion

[peapody]

Thanks for the estimate. Yeah I figured out it is just a battery problem, so I will be getting a new battery for the PB. The HDD has been replaced so all is hunky dory again.

Basically everything is new. So that might be a good ballpark price,