Calling all Pismo/Lombard experts!

[Catzilla]

I have a Lombard 333 and a Pismo 400. The Lombard runs great, the Pismo won't boot. Can I swap the 333 processor for the 400? Or if it turns out to be a logic board issue could I swap the other way around?
Did all Pismos come with DVD capibility on the logic boards?

TIA.

[Gareth]

IIRC, the connectors on most/every electronic board in Lombards/Pismos are different so you can't swap between the two. Try disconnecting the PRAM battery on the Pismo (you'll see the connector if you pull the CD/DVD drive and the keyboard. A dead battery will prevent it from booting, but it should boot without it.

And yes, all Pismos have built-in DVD playback capability.

[Buzz]

yep, you need an expert, or someone w/ a very good memory... the Lombard is so last century. maybe Pismo needs a PRAM battery and/or reset? try pulling PRAM battery and main battery for the duration of your favorite sitcom, then try booting off of the wall wart... see if the old beast comes back to life. good luck.

Edit = slow typer...

[Catzilla]

Bummer.
The Pismo came w/o a PRAM battery, so I guess that's not it.
By "reset" do you mean the old "command option PR" at boot?

[Ken Sp.]

Put the PRAM battery from the Lombard in the Pismo---You might be surprised.

[Buzz]

lots of good info here...