Re: TiBook charger
I have had this happen on my older tangerine clamshell iBook G3. Once i replaced the battery, the light always turns green when fully charged. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
On Apr 3, 2010, at 7:53 AM, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: I have had this happen on my older tangerine clamshell iBook G3. Once i replaced the battery, the light always turns green when fully charged. Well now that I've discharged the battery several times the light is working properly. Can someone explain the battery cycle count in the profiler to me? What is good, bad and what does the number tell. JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA carmo...@aol,com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
On 4/1/10 1:57 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote: Hi All I just got a TiBook 800, really nice piece everything works OK except the power adapter never turns green, even though the battery is fully charged and shows 100%. The adapter is good because I use it on other machines. Is this an indication of impending trouble or would I just ignore it? I had this happen on my old iBook. The light worked normally for years then it started to not turn green. The battery was relatively recent and the older battery it replaced didn't cause this to happen. The newer battery charges just fine and works great, it's just the indicator that's goofy. Also the battery indication in the menu bar shows it's fully charged. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
TiBook charger
Hi All I just got a TiBook 800, really nice piece everything works OK except the power adapter never turns green, even though the battery is fully charged and shows 100%. The adapter is good because I use it on other machines. Is this an indication of impending trouble or would I just ignore it? JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA Sent from my TiBook 800 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
On Apr 1, 2010, at 1:57 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote: Hi All I just got a TiBook 800, really nice piece everything works OK except the power adapter never turns green, even though the battery is fully charged and shows 100%. The adapter is good because I use it on other machines. Is this an indication of impending trouble or would I just ignore it? Does it turn green on the other machines? So long as it's properly charging the battery and such I wouldn't worry too much. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
Does it turn green on the other machines? So long as it's properly charging the battery and such I wouldn't worry too much. Yes it does turn green. I think the 800 DVI TiBook's have a separate DC board unlike the 500 VGA models. Can that be the problem? I really don't need the green light except to make everything original:-) JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA Sent from my TiBook 800 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
On Apr 1, 2010, at 2:48 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote: Does it turn green on the other machines? So long as it's properly charging the battery and such I wouldn't worry too much. Yes it does turn green. I think the 800 DVI TiBook's have a separate DC board unlike the 500 VGA models. Can that be the problem? I really don't need the green light except to make everything original:-) If the DC board is faulty it won't charge; heck it won't run...I wouldn't think the DC board could be so specifically broken as to prevent the ring from coming on yet work in all other respects, but stranger things have happened. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
I doubt the battery would cause the light not to turn on. If anything a bad battery would make it stay green. Jonas Ulrich wrote: The problem is most likely just the battery. Try swapping in a different battery, or taking the battery out and see if the light turns green. -Jonas On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 3:09 PM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu mailto:john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Apr 1, 2010, at 2:48 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote: Does it turn green on the other machines? So long as it's properly charging the battery and such I wouldn't worry too much. Yes it does turn green. I think the 800 DVI TiBook's have a separate DC board unlike the 500 VGA models. Can that be the problem? I really don't need the green light except to make everything original:-) If the DC board is faulty it won't charge; heck it won't run...I wouldn't think the DC board could be so specifically broken as to prevent the ring from coming on yet work in all other respects, but stranger things have happened. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com mailto:g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: TiBook charger
Ok I think if it is charging the battery and the battery holds a charge then maybe it is just the little light that makes it turn green is burned out??? I have a 1G Tibook and it doesn't have a light ring around the plug like my Clamshells do and your Tibook... I have to go by the bar across the top of the screen, one prob I have is the battery doesn't stay in all the time (not a factory battery) so I used layers of tape to tighten it up!!! I wish there was a way to upgrade my Clamshell to a G4 and at least 1G of ram... ): -Original Message- From: JOHN CARMONNE carmo...@aol.com Sent: Apr 1, 2010 4:57 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: TiBook charger Hi All I just got a TiBook 800, really nice piece everything works OK except the power adapter never turns green, even though the battery is fully charged and shows 100%. The adapter is good because I use it on other machines. Is this an indication of impending trouble or would I just ignore it? JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA Sent from my TiBook 800 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: TiBook charger
On Apr 1, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: Ok I think if it is charging the battery and the battery holds a charge then maybe it is just the little light that makes it turn green is burned out??? I have a 1G Tibook and it doesn't have a light ring around the plug like my Clamshells do and your Tibook... I have to go by the bar across the top of the screen, one prob I have is the battery doesn't stay in all the time (not a factory battery) so I used layers of tape to tighten it up!!! I wish there was a way to upgrade my Clamshell to a G4 and at least 1G of ram... ): The green light works, I use this adapter on 2 other machines. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
Oh the green light is on the charger, I thought it was like the Clamshells on around the port on the computer... Then maybe what ever is in the port where it plugs into on the computer is not completing the circuit to trip the light on, maybe someone broke it when they took it apart??? If it charges the battery you do not have anything to worry about!!! It's like one of those lighted up light switches in homes that light up when you shut it off so you can find it at night (works the opposite of the way this would work)... -Original Message- From: John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com Sent: Apr 1, 2010 10:03 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: TiBook charger On Apr 1, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: Ok I think if it is charging the battery and the battery holds a charge then maybe it is just the little light that makes it turn green is burned out??? I have a 1G Tibook and it doesn't have a light ring around the plug like my Clamshells do and your Tibook... I have to go by the bar across the top of the screen, one prob I have is the battery doesn't stay in all the time (not a factory battery) so I used layers of tape to tighten it up!!! I wish there was a way to upgrade my Clamshell to a G4 and at least 1G of ram... ): The green light works, I use this adapter on 2 other machines. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: TiBook charger
I thought the early Tibooks have the hockey puck chargers similar to the Clamshells (smaller plug?)... -Original Message- From: John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com Sent: Apr 1, 2010 10:03 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: TiBook charger On Apr 1, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: Ok I think if it is charging the battery and the battery holds a charge then maybe it is just the little light that makes it turn green is burned out??? I have a 1G Tibook and it doesn't have a light ring around the plug like my Clamshells do and your Tibook... I have to go by the bar across the top of the screen, one prob I have is the battery doesn't stay in all the time (not a factory battery) so I used layers of tape to tighten it up!!! I wish there was a way to upgrade my Clamshell to a G4 and at least 1G of ram... ): The green light works, I use this adapter on 2 other machines. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: TiBook charger
On Apr 1, 2010, at 3:11 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: The problem is most likely just the battery. Try swapping in a different battery, or taking the battery out and see if the light turns green. -Jonas Thanks Jonas I put in another battery and after reaching 100% charge the green light comes on. So the Chinese battery has an issue With the light system the orange light displays OK. So it's good to know my new TiBook 800 is perfect so far:-) I can live with the battery light considering the price of an Apple battery I can buy Two China ones, otherwise the battery has a long life. Is there a battery conditioner for the TiBooks like the Wally's? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: TiBook charger
On Apr 1, 2010, at 8:00 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: I thought the early Tibooks have the hockey puck chargers similar to the Clamshells (smaller plug?)... The light is around the plug I guess I didn't make that clear these a genuine Apple adapters. AFAIK the TiBooks had a white brick with retractable hooks to tangle your cord on also they work on G3 iCeBooks up to G4 AL Books. I thought the YO YO's were optional? I would like to have one of those even if I read so much bad stuff on them. I think it's just like anything if you pay attention to your stuff It'll last a ling time. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
