If you keep your PB plugged in or with the main battery, it shouldn't be causing this problem. Whenever you have to reset the date, that means that the PRAM has failed, due to lack of power. You could maybe check PowerBook Parts <http://www.pbparts.com/> for that battery...
-Laurent. -- =========================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************* Usual disclaimers apply ************************* On 11/06/03 13:33, "|n|i|c|k|" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > how much is a new one and where do I get it and could this be cousing > any of my troubles?? > > n > > > On Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at 11:23 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> on 11/06/03 00:19, |n|i|c|k| at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> My time recently reset...(but it does anytime that I take the regular >>> battery out)......I did reset the pram when I didn't notice that the >>> brightness didn't work and thought that my computer wouldn't >>> start....How would I tell if the pram battery is dead?? >> >> If you have to reset the time each time you remove the main battery, >> then >> yes, your rechargeable PRAM seems to be dead... >> >> -Laurent. > -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
