Having rebuilt a couple of Duo batteries, I can guarantee that this method will break something inside the case, as there is just barely enough room to get the cells and wiring in the case. Any extreme pressure such as a vise would produce would surely cause damage to the battery.
Tom on 2/25/03 9:47, Jerry Wolford at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > List friends, > > I have not tried this on batteries, but I have on the Apple brick power > supply modules when the cord shorts out. To open those up, I place it in a > vice with the seams on the long axis facing the vice jaws and squeeze and > release a few times. The case actually bulges a little. This action causes > the glue bond to break. I have opened up two this way and it might translate > to a battery pack also. You have to use something to pad the sides to > prevent the metal from cutting into the plastic. > > Hope this helps! > > Jerry ---------- 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>
