Bill Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked: >My Wallstreet is now about 5 years old and the original battery is >dead. Also I believe the PRAM or Clock battery is dead. So no >'mobility' and no correct date. (I've done all the reset business in >Open Firmware etc. and no cigar.) > >I was thinking of replacing the PRAM battery but the least expensive >New ones are around $45+ each and I'm thinking -there's got to be a >cheaper fix. (I've seen the $24 and $30 ones on ebay.. but they've been >pulled from "working" Wallstreets and how long do you think they're >going to last!?) > >I almost never need it away from AC power and with the main battery out >I'm thinking ..Hmmm.. here's an empty bay/space and that maybe some >other type of 6v battery (PRAM or otherwise) would substitute (and >could also be made much easier to get to). The 'Book's PRAM battery charging circuit is designed for that specific pack, using VL-type rechargable cells. I don't know what else will work, but I'd be loath to stick just any old cell in there. I really don't think there's any way around this, other than just keeping keeping a charged main battery inside or connected to AC.
You could revamp the PRAM battery with new cells. For example, look in DigiKey's current catalog, page 1189, Panasonic VL2330-1VC P086-ND $7.38/each (or 10 for $66.38) But with six needed, that's not exactly the sort of economy you wanted. Maybe you can find 'em cheaper elsewhere? dan k ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
