In a message dated 1/29/03 1:33:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I heard there are ways to rebuild your own battery with cells purchased >from >a company, which would be much cheaper as long as you're fine with the >technical side of things, andI was wondering if its an easy process to >find Type III or IV cells yourself for this purpose? >In my case, it would be to revive a totally dead battery on a Powerbook >Duo 230.
Couple of web pages out there, but basically you will need AA NiMH cells WITH TABS for Type 1's, and 4/5th's "A" cells for Type II and III. 10 cells and a soldering iron will get you on the path to 2-3 hr life batteries. I've done 4 or 5 batts, all worked well. www.batteriesamerica.com is one site, do a search for Sanyo or Panasonic cells. Go for the highest capacity tabbed cell possible. 2150 mAh seems to be the highest 4/5th's A out there....tho some were marked 2500 or 2600 mAh at one time, these seem to be off the market. I have one batt redone with cells marked as such, seems to be no difference between them and the 2150's. On Type I batteries, I've got one with 1800 mAh cells...but the life is not much longer than with 1500's. Don't know if it was worth the extra cost. Do get TABBED cells...soldering to a cell can kill it. Takes me an hour or two to do a battery....$40 and time is better than $140 or so in BushBucks (based on a 1,6 to 1 xc $ to � sterling). Cheers! Andrew ---------- 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>
