Thanks to all that have replied.
I really need to go on a rant here. Please delete if
you don't have time. I tried to call Steve (Jobs) but
he wouldn't take my call. Something about falling
stock prices! (just poking a little fun)
As a WinTel person, I have got to say though that the
Apple TIL is practically WORTHLESS when it comes to
actually locating the actual download I need.
Oh I can search and get INFO on the batteries and the
charges. And it will tell me how to perform the
update. But finding the "Type III Battery extension"
has proven to be an exercise in futility!
I can't for the life of me figure out why Apple would
list articles that are quite in depth about what is
need to update the older Duo chargers to accept Type
III batteries but not have a link to the
software,patch,update that they are referring to!
It's just bad form in my opinion.
Say what you want about WinTel but when I need to find
an update or a driver or whatever it has never been
the futile and frustrating experience it ALWAYS seems
to be with Apple/Mac.
Yes I searched seven ways to Sunday for this thing. I
can find all kinds of "articles" about the problem.
And references to the "fix" but not the actual
download that is needed!
Thanks, I feel better. :-)
PS. Does ANYONE have a link to the ACTUAL update that
I need?
--- "Mark A. Kippert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Laurent Daudelin on 12/16/00 1:15 AM wrote:
>
> > I'm surprised that nobody replied yet. There is a
> tech note on the Apple's
> > website, in the support section. Do a search in
> the Tech Info Library (TIL).
> > I don't remember exactly, but I know that if
> you're using system 8 or later,
> > you don't need anything. Prior to 8, you also need
> an extension. All the
> > details should be in the TIL.
>
> URL:
>
<http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n18241>
> Text clipping from that article:
>
> > 6. Question: I recently purchased a Type 3 battery
> for my PowerBook Duo 230.
> > The battery works fine in my PowerBook, but a red
> light appears on my external
> > battery recharger when I insert the battery. The
> recharger works fine with the
> > battery that came with my PowerBook. What could be
> wrong?
> >
> > Answer: First, check the model number on the
> bottom of your battery recharger.
> > A recharger with a model number of M7778 will only
> charge Type 1 batteries. A
> > recharger with a model number of M1812 will charge
> Type 1, 2 or 3 batteries,
> > but may need to be updated to use a Type 3
> battery.
> >
> > To update your battery recharger for a Type 3
> battery, follow these steps:
> >
> > If a red light appears when you place a Type 3
> battery into the recharger, the
> > recharger is either the older model or the
> recharger needs to be updated.
> >
> > If you have a recharger model M1812 and you need
> to update it, follow these
> > steps:
> >
> >
> > 1. Shut down the PowerBook Duo computer, make sure
> the Type 3 battery and any
> > necessary software has been installed. If you're
> running System 7.5.1 the Type
> > III Battery extension must be installed.
I would LOVE to do that! Where is it? Nope not in the
TIL I searched and searched and searched, then I
needed sleep and food, then I searched and searched
and well you get the idea!
> >
> > 2. Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet using
> the power cord that came
> > with the computer.
> >
> > 3. Snap the recharger onto the side of the power
> adapter.
> >
> > 4. Plug the power adapter cable into the power
> adapter port on the back of the
> > Duo computer.
> >
> > 5. Turn on the PowerBook Duo to download the
> update to the charger.
Pssssttt....Hey Steve Jobs & crew....This would be a
GREAT place to have a link to the BLOODY update!!!!
> >
>
> Good luck updating!
> -makmac
>
>
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