On Monday, January 13, 2003, at 10:10 PM, Gerald E. Uhlan wrote: > 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. >
I don't know if anyone suggested this, but I seem to remember a KB article stating that you need to keep your iMac plugged into a live power source even when shut down, i.e, not unplug or use a a power strip that you switch off. Something about the trickle charge needed to keep the PRAm settings alive even when it's shut down. dave -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
