On 19/03/02 11:17, "gd2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Where's the best place to get the internal (PRAM) battery for a Pismo? Does > Radio Shack carry an equivalent? > > Secondly, has anyone ever replaced one? Is it difficult? Anybody have any > web links to the documented procedure?
I highly doubt that you would find that battery at Radio Shack. These are pretty much custom made. That being said, the backup battery is fairly easy to replace. You basically pop up the keyboard and it's on the right side, easy to remove. I would suggest you check with PowerBook Parts for a replacement battery <http://www.pbparts.com/>. BTW, what makes you think that your backup battery has to be replaced? When completely discharged, I've read somewhere in Apple documentation that the PowerBook has to be plugged in the AC for at least 24 hours before the backup battery will be fully recharged (yes, that's a rechargeable battery). The best guide to walk you through the steps required to service your Pismo is the PowerBook (FireWire) Service Manual from Apple. You can find a pdf version of it at <http://www.freehost.nu/members/enigmac/appleman.html> if you can connect (which I can't right now). -Laurent. -- ===================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ********************** Usual disclaimers apply ********************** benchmark n.: [techspeak] An inaccurate measure of computer performance. "In the computer industry, there are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and benchmarks." Well-known ones include Whetstone, Dhrystone, Rhealstone (see h), the Gabriel LISP benchmarks (see gabriel), the SPECmark suite, and LINPACK. See also machoflops, MIPS, smoke and mirrors. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
