On Monday, February 25, 2002, at 12:59 PM, Andrew Butitta wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Hi guys, > > Thanks for the tips so far... but one thing still bugs me: > Any idea why both my Type IIIs trash the system? The PRAM is good (the > whole thing is refurbished & in decent shape). I can't spend the $50 - > $90 on a new battery (poor student syndrome :\ ). > > A dead battery wouldn't charge, right? (like the type II) it wouldn't > kill the Duo.. right?
Wrong. A super-dead battery will kill the computer as it seriously overworks the power management system. Sounds weird, but it's true. Tom ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
