>Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:16:46 -0700 >From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Batteries are hideously expensive and short-lived. I read an article somewhere, many years ago (specific, huh?) about replacing the cells inside the battery. Apparently, if you're handy with tools, you can open up the battery back and you'll find cylindrical cells much like normal batteries. These are the NiCad cells. They are the part that wears out and they can be replaced. If you're not handy with tools, I would check for a local franchise of Batteries Plus. The one near me replaced the NiCad cells in my rechargeable B&D screwdriver (before B&D went to the exchangable packs). I had to open the thing up, but they were able to take the old cells and solder the old contacts/conductors to the new cells for me. They were very reasonable too. I think repairing old notebook batteries is part of their regular business. >I've also seen reports by people on this list who have rebuilt them with >new cells, with some success. Oooops. Didn't read that far before I started replying. Hopefully I added a little useful information. Jeff Walther -- 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
