I wrote: > 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? Thanks Dave, you are a tech god and a dictionary all rolled into one. Jason, don't sell! Alex, sorry to hear about the handwriting, mine is the same way. Hopefully this thread is still active... How much should one expect to pay for a type 1 battery? type 3? new? used? -ocie _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.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
