on 1/14/01 7:04 PM, Tom P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> New to the list, forgive me if this is old hat...
>>
>> I have recently purchased a Type IV battery made by BTI for my 280c. After
>> scouring the internet, an answer to my question eludes me... Why does my 280
>> think the Type IV is a Type I, and what can I do to fix it?
>>
>> The system runs great, but all indicators of battery life are very far off.
>> After only 40 minutes of use, I get a low power warning with screen dim.
>> The system then goes on to run for at least another hour with the battery
>> meters all long since bottomed out.
>>
>> Did I miss something in the Tech Info. Library?
>>
>> Any help is gratefully received.
>
> Although I have not tried this, I think some people suggest zapping
> the PRAM with the battery in. That might make it work.
> I am not sure if the Duo can identify a Type 4 battery as a Type 4,
> as Apple never made one. I have a special built battery (2700 mAh)
> that identifies as a Type 3.
>
> I am surprised that not a single person has asked me about this
> special battery I had rebuilt. I mentioned it almost a month ago.
>
> Mad Dog
>
Actually, I thought somebody *did*, but I've been away on & off since 22
Dec, so my neurons may be misfiring. So, praytell, give us the gory
details... How well does it work, how long does it last (and under what
usage and in what Duo), how much did it cost and how can we get it done?
(Whew! Did I leave anything out?? :-) )
- Eric.
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