On 1/12/03 10:22 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had the battery replaced in my imac dvd-se 2 or 3 months ago, yet > every time i have to reboot, the date reverts to 1904, etc. Can a new > battery ( replaced by dealer under warranty) go bad that quickly or > should I be looking at something else? > > > Bob Menaker > It could be an old or defective battery (it can happen just from sitting on a shelf too long), or it's not seated properly in the socket and not making contact, or the contacts may have come loose when the new battery was installed, or installed backwards. Take it back to the dealer, and have them put another one in. Try it out before you leave the shop. The batteries should last at least 7 years. I have some that are even older that are still good. Gerry -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
