Apple PowerBook Duo Minidock Service Manual

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PowerBook Duo MiniDock

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Basics

PowerBook Duo MiniDock

Basics	System Overview - 1

Duo Dock/
Duo Dock II/
Duo Dock Plus
Duo Floppy
Adapter	Duo
	210/230
Duo MiniDock	250/270c
	280/280c

System Overview

PowerBook Duo

System

The PowerBook Duo system includes the following products:

• PowerBook 200 Series computer (PowerBook Duo 210/230/250/ 270c/280/280c)

• PowerBook Duo Dock/Duo

Dock II/Duo Dock Plus

Basics	System Overview - 2
	• PowerBook Duo Floppy
	Adapter
	• PowerBook Duo MiniDock
	This manual includes
	information about the
	PowerBook Duo MiniDock.

Figure: PowerBook Duo MiniDock

Basics System Overview - 3

For information about the floppy adapter and the PowerBook 200 Series computers, refer to the PowerBook 200 Series manual. For information about the Duo Docks, refer to the PowerBook Duo Dock manual.

Basics	Repair Strategy - 4

Repair Strategy

Service the PowerBook Duo MiniDock through module exchange and parts replacement. Customers can request onsite 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.

Basics	Repair Strategy - 5

Ordering

Apple Service Providers planning to support the product covered in this manual may purchase Service modules and parts to develop servicing capability. To order parts, use the AppleOrder (US only) or ARIS (Canada only) system and refer to “Service Price Pages.”

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

Basics	Repair Strategy - 6
	Apple Computer, Inc.
	Service Provider Support
	MS 212-SPS
	Austin, TX 78714-9125
	For US inquiries, please call Service Provider Support at
	800-919-2775 and select option #1.

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.

Basics	Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 7

Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS

US Only

The PowerBook Duo MiniDock is covered under the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. The AppleCare Service Plan is also available for this product. Service Providers are reimbursed for warranty and AppleCare repairs made to this product. For pricing information, refer to “Service Price Pages.”

Canada Only

The PowerBook Duo MiniDock is covered under first-year AppleCare. The Extended AppleCare Service Plan is also available for this product. Service Providers are reimbursed for first-year warranty and Extended AppleCare repairs made to this product. For pricing information, refer to “Service Price Pages.”

	Basics	Self-Threading Screws - 8
Self-Threading Screws		Self-Threading
		Screws
		Caution: Improperly
		installed self-threading
		screws could damage the Duo
		MiniDock.
		The PowerBook Duo
		MiniDock uses self-
		threading screws. When you
		are replacing a self-
		threading screw, follow
		these guidelines:
		• Never overtighten self-
		threading screws.

Basics	Self-Threading Screws - 9
•	Before tightening a self-
	threading screw, back the
	screw off slightly to be
	sure it is threaded
	properly.

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Specifications

PowerBook Duo MiniDock

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 dropdown main menu.

— Click the Acrobat toolbar icon for the database, which is near the right end of the toolbar with the letters "SP."

	Specifications	Processor - 2
		Processor
Addressing		32-bit internal registers
		32-bit address bus
		32-bit data bus

	Specifications	Memory - 3
		Memory
VRAM		512K VRAM
		Supports all Macintosh monitors up to 16-in. color
		Supports some VGA monitors with adapter and NuBus card
		Supports 256 colors or shades of gray

Specifications	I/O Interfaces - 4

Docking Connector

Floppy Drive

SCSI

I/O Interfaces

Internal 152-pin processor-direct slot (PDS) connector to PowerBook Duo

32-bit expansion bus

HDI-20 port for external 1.4 MB floppy drive (MS-DOS compatible)

HDI-30 SCSI port with 1.5 MB/sec. transfer rate Supports up to five external SCSI devices Includes built-in terminator

Connection to another computer requires HDI-30 SCSI system cable

	Specifications	I/O Interfaces - 5
Apple Desktop Bus		Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port (recommend maximum of three
		low-speed, synchronous ADB devices); mini DIN-4 connector
		200 mA maximum current draw for all ADB devices
Serial		Two RS-422 serial ports; mini DIN-8 connectors
Sound		Monaural sound-in port (requires 20 dB attenuation cables and
		adapters to accommodate audio equipment with line level
		outputs)
		Monaural sound output jack for external audio amplifier

Video

Modem

DB-15 connector supports Macintosh and VGA monitors (requires 15-pin-to-VGA adapter)

Pass-through telephone jack for optional internal PowerBook Express Modem RJ-11 domestic; mini DIN-8 international

Specifications	Electrical - 6

Electrical

Power Supply

Universal AC power supply, 85–270 VAC 47–63 Hz, single phase input line frequency

	Specifications	Physical - 7
		Physical
Dimensions		Height: 2.1 in. (53 mm)
		Width: 10.6 in. (269 mm)
		Depth: 3.2 in. (81 mm)
Weight		1.24 lb. (0.56 kg)