Download and install Battery Reset 2.0 from Apples web page here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60655 Other advice on this problem from LEM page here http://lowendmac.com/rivera/06/0705.html Powerbooks can easily run without problems with no or a flat PRAM battery. Desktops are another matter. Try this first and then see if the problem persists.
Stewie > Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:18:09 -0700 > Subject: Need advice on Wallstreet problems > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > > I have a 300mhz Wallstreet which mostly works well, but has a couple > of issues: > > First, I think I have some version of the charging board problem. In > my case, the system recognizes that a battery is installed. If the > battery is less than fully charged (I have a VST charger), the system > will show the charging icon for a while and then go straight to full, > even though no actual charge appears to have occurred. If the battery > is charged, the system will run on battery only. > > Is this the typical symptoms for a charging board problem or should I > be looking elsewhere? > > Second, the PRAM is dead and doesn't appear to charge even when the > system is left plugged in for many days. > > Finally, neither the sleep light nor the volume and brightness buttons > work. I've had the system apart, but didn't see any obvious damage to > the cables to the board. Is this a typical problem? If so, what do I > need to replace? > > Thanks in advance... > John > > _________________________________________________________________ Take a peek at other people's pay and perks Check out The Great Australian Pay Check http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
