Marc Sira wrote:
> The battery in the 2400 is rechargeable (NiCad or NiMH). Most desktop
> Macs prior to the iMac had non-rechargeable PRAM batteries (lithium
> or alkaline). That may no longer be true of current desktops, I'm not
> sure, but I suspect they're all rechargeable now.
>
> The 2400's PRAM battery isn't really that likely to ever require
> replacement (mine's still fine), and I'm not sure that replacing it
> will address your problem here. You don't actually even need one at
> all if there's a charged main battery in the computer at all times.
> In any event, obviously try unplugging it first (two or three times
> if necessary) before replacing it.
>
> --
My big problem is a li-ion battery pack that won't recharge or run off
battery. Techie says the Li-on battery is ok, but my mother board needs
replacing because of a bad power manager. Next the pram battery dies off (I
get the 1904 date when I unplug the ac adapter PB for a while), so it looks
like the pram battery could be the cause. It seems to need replacing anyway
(I have a new one handy). I'd rather try replacing the faulty pram and
draining off the motherboard power until it's empty than consider a $395
repair from Apple.
this whole thing is getting me sick.
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