On 8/22/03 7:27 PM, "Dan K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> Eric Bigham asked: >> is the pram battery rechargeable on theWallstreets? > > then Kyle Hansen replied: >> They are NOT rechargeable. > Kyle is doubtless one of the most knowledgable PB and Mac techs with whom > I've had the good fortune to be acquainted, however I question his reply. > > Wallstreet PRAM batteries consist of a package of 6 VL2330 rechargable > lithium cells identical to those used (in pairs) in such previous 'Books > as Duo, 500, 190/5300 and 1400 Yes, and they lose their "memory" or capacity to take a charge like all lithium cells do after a limited period of time. The Duo 200 series, as well as the models you mentioned all take a stack of them. The problem is that they wear out. If the PMU is not the culprit, which is far more likely. -- Kyle H. Hansen "It's Always darkest... right before it gets totally black." -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
