Scott Thanx for the info and incouragemant. I was woundering if there is a trick to getting the sliding lock off the Battery. I'm trying not to ruin anything as I don't know were to get scrap Duo batteries. Also woundering how you put the batterie back together afterwards.Did you glue it ?? tape it ?? Cheers Carlos
Scott Holder wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carlos Pinto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 8:48 PM > Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Duo Battery take-apart > > > Hi everyone , > > > > I'm new to this whole Duo thing > > Does anyone know how to take apart a duo battery? My batteries for the > duo 2300c > > are dead and I would like to turn one of them into an empty case to fill > the hole in > > the front of the Duo. Also would really appreciate any info on the > workings of the > > batts themselves as I have a friend who's father owns a Battery > distributor . He is > > suggesting a trade situation for duo batteries refitted with new NIMH > cells would > > anyone be interested in this. > > He assures me it will cost less than a new BTI Batt wich I'm quickly > finding out > > is unavailable(2300c version). I couldn't afford it anyway. > > > > Thanx in advance > > > > Carlos > > I recently rebuilt my battery for a Duo 2300c, and it's been wonderful, for > a total cost of $40 and an hour or so of my time. > > What you have to do is take a utility knife or the like and cut the case in > half along the groove on the edge. Once you get a side and a half or two > adjacent sides cut, you should be able to pull it the rest of the way apart. > > I bet there would be an interest in rebuilt batteries, especially at a > reasonable price. > > Scott Holder > > ---------- > 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> ---------- 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>
