> Message-ID: <000901c22b96$3834fa40$e7c0fea9@nowhere> > From: "Impmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Duo2400] Any way to rescurricate dead Type 3 batteries? > Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:25:52 -0400 > > I have 4 Type 3 batteries that are dead (all causes the Duo to shut down if > inserted after power up, and gives red light on external chargers) and I'd > like to know if there's any last resort tricks to revive these batteries? I > only have one good Duo battery left (still holds 2-3 hours on full charge) > and I'm not going to shell out over $50 on eBay for a mystery battery. ;)
I have one Type 3 which has also failed this way and am really wondering what causes it. I happened to check the resistance across the + and - terminals and noticed a very large resistance (1.2Mohm) as compared with a good battery which shows almost no resistance. I'm wondering... is this a failure of one or more cells or of one of the safeguards in the battery (thermistor, self-resetting circuit breaker, etc.). Anybody know of a way to check without opening the battery? Thanks... <<<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> 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>
