on 2/12/03 8:59 AM, bill wells at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I bought a 1400c recently and have discovered the following problem > that I would ask for list advice: When I first tried to operate with > the battery, the machine would start up but after the mac icon > appeared it would shut down. I used Disk Recondition and still the > same problem. Before I ditch the battery I wondered if the experts > had any advice. > thanks > bill I'd suggest starting up plugged in, sleep it, then run it off battery to see how long it lasts. My 1400c runs for 30mins - 45 mins on battery, sometimes longer if I set the screen to b&w, but if I boot it off battery I get about 5-10 minutes. That should tell you if it is the battery or not.
Another thing I did was shut off the startup memory test, hold down the option+command keys when you open the memory control panel, then shut off the check box, that is if you are sure the memory is good. It will speed startup some. ps, I still am using my original battery (jan 97), battery recond. brought it back to life. My Sonnet upgrade has helped also. Oh and take out all pcmcia cards not in use, they will draw power unless you have that option turned on in teh mem control that will stop power to unused cards. -- 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
