[EMAIL PROTECTED] on 1/31/01 10:58 AM wrote: > Just got a battery from Battery Zone for 67.62 for my 2300C and it worked > fine.....when it made contact with the metal contacts in the computer. > > I found it was easy to make it lose contact while typing so I sent it back > but before doing so made some comparisons between the new battery and my dead > original. The new one has a clip that makes it difficult to lock and > certainly remove the battery. The slide doesn't want to unlock because of > this extra clip which is not on my original (dead) battery. > The new battery doesn't seat as neatly as the original and isn't flush with > the computer. > So I sent the new battery back to Battery Zone, and they were very easy to > deal with for the return, and the new replacement battery arrived today and > it has the same issues of not fitting properly as did the first one they sent > me. Has anyone had this problem, found a workaround, replaced the sliding > lock from the OEM battery onto the new, removing this clip that isn't on the > OEM battery, or have any other answers? I have detailed digital images of > the 2 batteries for anyone willing to take a look as well. This battery is > supposed to fit the 210, 230, 250, 270C, 280C, & 2300. It sounds like you have a Type I battery. The sliding clip or top is just slightly different than the Type II & III batteries and they don't quite line up correctly. I'm not sure which model of Duo made the transition to the latter types of batteries. I have some dead Type I & III batteries at home in a drawer. I'll have to compare the sliding & locking fixtures on them more closely tonight. They are in the protective sleeves for storing them when not in use so I'll also look at the mating surfaces to see how they compare. I know that I have tried to slip a Type I battery into a Type III sleeve (and vise-versa) and they are not completely compatible. I'll let you know what I find but it will be later tonight, unless someone else con comment on the differences. -makmac ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s! Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
