on 1/20/03 9:09 AM, Dr. K. Gensberg at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Last June, I emailed the list for advice on batteries in my WallStreet: > > ************************************************* > "When I first bought my Wallstreet, the battery in it lasted about a > year before it would suddenly die - I'd have about three quarters of > battery left showing on the control strip, and then there would be a > message about the battery being about to die and the computer going > to sleep to preserve contents of memory. > > I then bought another (Apple) battery, which worked fine for another > year and then - same again. > > The third battery (Lacie) only lasted a few months. > > Batteries don't generally get a hard time from me, as I usually use > the AC adapter. > > So, I have three batteries, each with about 20 minutes worth (the > first quarter) of life in them. Is there anything that can be done to > revive them? I opened one of them up to have a look at the individual > cells inside, with a view to buying more and re-packing the case. Is > this do-able?" > > ************************************************* > > Well, out of curiosity and following related advice given recently, I > downloaded MyBattery Pro 1.0.0a4. With the software running, my most > recent battery which would normally last about 15 minutes before > dying actually lasted for ONE AND A HALF HOURS! > > I tried another dud battery.....this one lasted 15 minutes, and I was > quick enough to switcj on the AC adaptor before the computer shut > down. After a lengthy recharge process (monitored by MyBattery), this > one too now lasts about an hour and a half. > > I'm now trying my old, original battery which came with the machine, > the one I opened up to see about re-packing with new cells. It lasted > about 2 minutes before failing, and I'm currently recharging it while > running MyBattery. It's taking a LONG time to charge, which is not > what happens when MyBattery is not running. > > So, it looks as if MyBattery software has somehow intervened in the > charging process, restoring normal function. The Apple recharging > software seems to be at fault. > > Can anyone tell me more? What's going on? > > Thanks to all
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