Greg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Any ideas of the cause? The battery appeared OK at first and it seems >> unlikely it should have failed like this - could a software problem be the >> cause? I can't test with TechTool or reinstall another system - I only >> have 7.6.1 and 9.0.4 - until I get a Dock. The power adapter seems to be >> the correct one - M2693. >Rechargeable batteries are consumables and they wear out. Software >cannot change the chemical decomposition that occurs. But doesn't it control the charging process, or is this purely a hardware issue? The bottom of the Duo never got warm as does my 5300 when charging - presumably you think the battery simply failed suddenly? Thanks for your input, John ---------- 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>
