>As to the battery in computer problem -- I'm not sure if the computer >actually relies on the mains to keep time even when plugged in. My computers >don't ever get unplugged but once in a blue moon a battery does need to be >replaced (usually $7-10 CDN). > >Eric.
I was going to sit myself out of this thread after my Epson comment last night but I guess I should step in again. I have Macs that are 12 years old and are still on their original battery. The idea of the battery (known as a clock battery in the PEECEE world) is to keep the time and various boot-related information in case of a power loss, not turning off the computer. For example, do you have a fancy new PC lying around? if you open it, keep it powered down but plugged in and the switch on the back power supply on you see a light lit on the MoBo. This shows that even though you have 'killed' the power (works with strips off, I tested this) there is still electricity flowing through the line. Now if I could only unblock my cat at night to keep her from jumping in my face at 4am :-) -- Ryan Coleman -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
