on 24/06/03 21:32, Kurt Appling at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > re; to reset a battery I've had some success with complete dischargeing > ,placeing it into refridgerator for several ,then recharge as > usual.I've had ocassions of batteries reading as bad, if hot from use > or chargeing. > > > On Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at 12:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> on 24/06/2003 17:15, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> Now, I just put it back in and, sure enough, the last LED is blinking. >>> However, Mac OS X 10.2.6 says the battery is charged, although the >>> LED is >>> still blinking. So, it seems it won't recharge anymore. I rebooted in >>> 9 and >>> try Battery Reset 2.0 from Apple, but it said that I didn't need it >>> on my >>> PowerBook model. >>> >>> Any idea on how to reset the battery? If not, I've seen a few places >>> that >>> are selling BatteryTech replacement for my Pismo around $120. Any >>> gotcha or >>> recommendation before I take the plunge? >>> >>> Thanks in advance! >>> >>> -Laurent. >
Yes, that reminds me of someone who did post a similar fix for a Newton rechargeable battery. I'll put mine in the fridge right now and I'll see tomorrow... -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] gib /jib/: 1. vi. To destroy utterly. Like frag, but much more violent and final. "There's no trace left. You definitely gibbed that bug". 2. n. Remnants after total obliteration. Originated first by id software in the game Quake. It's short for giblets (thus pronounced "jib"), and referred to the bloody remains of slain opponents. Eventually the word was verbed, and leaked into general usage afterward. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
