PRAM battery is DOA/dying. Try leaving the PB plugged into the AC power overnight. IIRC the 1400 has a rechargable PRAM battery.
John > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 06:20:43 -0400 > Subject: 1400 loses PRAM settings > From: Sean McGroty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > My 1400 has a strange problem. When I unplug it, it has a tendency to > lose the PRAM settings, causing the system to not boot from the battery. > If I plug the power adapter in again, the system boots up without > pressing the power button. I must then use TechTool to reset the PRAM, > or I will not be able to adjust the screen contrast correctly. The > battery appears to be fully charged. Any idea what causes this? -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
