>>I have just unsuccessfully rebuilt a Type III battery for a Duo >>I am now beginning to wonder what the problem is. I can think >>of two possibilities: >> >>1. The control circuitry for the battery is bad, and was bad >>2. Some connection came loose as I closed the case Given the fact that the computer recognizes the physical presence of the battery -- and is able to detect the specific ID as a 'known' unit, I would doubt that the circuitry is bad. Next, determine whether the 0.0V reading is 'not charged' or an 'open circuit', by using your ohm meter to test for continuity. If you still have continuity through the battery, you didn't disturb anything while closing the case. Lastly, if the new cells were not charged before rebuilding the battery, the Duo may simply believe that you are again inserting a 'known' dead battery: [1] Try resetting the Power Manager. [2] If that fails, open the battery and charge the cells manually with any charger you can find or borrow. (For this purpose, the cells can be connected in any combination which matches the operating voltage of the charger you have available.) [3] Rebuild the pack with the charged cells; reset the Power Manager again; and cross your fingers. Cheers, jeff ---------- 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 | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.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>
