I had an easier time replacing the battery when I unscrewed the cd drive and slid it out. Gave me much better access, as the battery is behind it. George (NickUtah)
> Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 14:23:52 -0500 > Subject: battery levitation? > From: Norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Here is a weird battery story. Maybe someone can suggest what's goimg on. > Twice, I replaced the battery on my SM 5000 250, vintage 1997. And each > time, it fell out-- or was pushed. > > Here's the narrative. I unplugged a lot of things, and I pulled the > motherboard out just far enough so that my wife's smaller hand could push > the new battery down on the metal prongs and then press down on the velcro.... > Three possibilities occur to me (1) my wife is not pressing down enough (she > says she pressed it very hard completely in place); (2) some vibration or > electronic event is causing the battery to lift up; (3) I'm doing something > wrong. > > Maybe someone can suggest a solution before I try for the 3rd (and last!) > time. -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
