On Feb 2, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: > > On Feb 2, 2011, at 3:14 PM, Yersinia wrote: > >> On 2/2/11 11:12 AM, John Carmonne wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>> I have the problem even with brand new ones mostly in PowerBooks, G3's and >>> TiBooks. >> Oh, my. Does this mean that if a Mac's problem can indeed be traced to a >> malfunctioning (for whatever reason) PRAM battery and you buy a new one that >> tests good (with a voltmeter) and THAT doesn't fix it -- unless you have >> money to throw away buying PRAM batteries until you get one that DOES work >> -- you might as well give up on that Mac and use or sell it for parts? > > "PowerBooks and TiBooks" ... are you talking about some other battery here? a > rechargeable meant for power? > > Also test the SDRAM before you ditch any of your machines between PRAM > battery changes ...
PowerBooks and G4 TiBooks have PRAM batteries along with main power battery for portable operation. The PRAM batteries are the ones I'm having problems with. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
