> Hello everyone, I have a 15" PowerBook G4/DVI that seems to get about > 2-2.5 hours of battery time, under normal use. This battery was > replaced under AppleCare about a year ago. The problem is that the > battery monitor in the menu bar never reports accurately. It still > shows 64% when the computer reports no battery left, and goes to sleep. > BTW, all the lights on the battery are lit when charged. Tried the > PMU reset, and the PB passes internal battery test, i.e. holds all > settings when disconnected and off battery for 10 minutes. Any > suggestions appreciated. > Best to all, Tom >
Dump the Apple Battery Monitor and use Slim Battery Monitor. Somewhere in the last few 10.3.x updates some people reported false battery readings and early shutdowns. The easiest solution was to scrap the Apple software and use another from an outside source. Some had success with resetting the PMU, others with the reset NVRAM reset all trick. For others only the dropping of Apple's battery monitor and using another worked. I've been using Slim Battery Monitor since I first got my Al-Book, I just liked the look of it better and I've never had a problem. John -- People say that hard work never killed anybody, but did you ever know anybody who rested to death? -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
