>Hi >I've just been given an old Duo 230 which had a dead battery. I have managed >to get a 'new' one (boxed, with Apple warranty sheet etc) but when I charged >it up in the computer it shows "full" on the control strip module, but only >lasts a few minutes until I get a 'reserve power' message and the Duo goes to >sleep. > >The machine works beautifully on the AC adapter and I WOULD like to get it to >work from a battery. > >Any experienced people out there with suggestions as to what I did wrong? > >Trish
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