Hello all, I have just picked up a nice duo 280 and a dock from eBay. Great deal. I have been a dedicated Mac-daddy since my first 128, but I am completely new to portables. So enough about me, here is my question: The battery reads fully charged (full blocks and battery/plug picture in the control strip) when run w/ AC adaptor attached and battery in. But when I try to start up with the battery, I get the startup chime, but 5 seconds later it shuts off. Is this normal for a dead battery? And where can I get a new battery other than eBay (don't want to wait)? Thanks for the help! -ocie (pronounced like O.C.) BTW, did anyone else think that Pirates of Silicon Valley made Steve look worse than Bill? _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ---------- 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> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
