Hi, I just bought a Duo 280 (Thanks Jose Dalisay for the "large stock of UK duos" tip) but it came with a dead Type 3 battery. I'm assuming it is dead because the Duo wont startup when the battery is in (either in the Dock or using the AC adapter). If I startup without the battery and then insert it later the Duo switches off abruptly. Measuring the voltage on the battery with a multimeter gives a reading of about 1.7V. Is it possible to get this battery to work - I've heard of people zapping old batteries with a higher voltage to get rid of the internal "whiskers" which prevent them working. Any more info on this? Can I replace the internal NiMH cells? If so, does anyone know of a source in the UK for the correct components? Finally if I try and startup with a Type 1 battery in the 280, it will switch on but crash after a few seconds. Is this because the active matrix screen or the LC68040 takes a higher current which the Type 1s can't provide? i.e. does the 280 abolutely require a Type 3 battery? Thanks, Michael email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- 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> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
