on 11/8/00 4:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> <<
> AFAIK, you don't have to disconnect the internal battery to reset power
> manager. The instructions have been oft repeated -- just hold in the power
> button on the back for 30-40 seconds.
>>>
>
> I had to look this up again to make sure, but the TIL says:
> http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n14449
> "PowerBook 200 and 2300 Series
>
> 1. Press and hold the power button on the rear of the 200 or 2300 series
> computer for 30-45 seconds.*
>
> 2. (see Caution) If resetting the Power Manager chip does not solve the
> problem, reset the code for the Power Manager chip by removing all power
> sources and letting the unit sit for 10 minutes. (Disconnect the AC adapter,
> remove the battery and the internal backup battery.) This forces the
> PowerBook Duo to reload the Power Manager code from the system software.
>
> **Caution** Apple-authorized service technicians may remove the internal back
> up battery to reset the Power Manager. If you are not an Apple-authorized
> service technician, please note that removing the internal backup battery is
> not a simple procedure and is not recommended. If anything is damaged in your
> attempt to remove the battery, it will not be covered under warranty."
>
> I have tried Number 1, but have not yet tried 2. Did not know if it would
> make a big difference.
> Andrew
>
Interesting, since it does NOT say that in their service manual for those
machines. Further, I don't recall hearing anyone on this list ever mention
having to remove the backup battery to do the power manager reset. Oh well,
I guess you just have to consider that the "court of last resort" Power Mgr.
reset.
- Eric.
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