Laurent Daudelin on 12/16/00 1:15 AM wrote:
> I'm surprised that nobody replied yet. There is a tech note on the Apple's
> website, in the support section. Do a search in the Tech Info Library (TIL).
> I don't remember exactly, but I know that if you're using system 8 or later,
> you don't need anything. Prior to 8, you also need an extension. All the
> details should be in the TIL.
URL: <http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n18241>
Text clipping from that article:
> 6. Question: I recently purchased a Type 3 battery for my PowerBook Duo 230.
> The battery works fine in my PowerBook, but a red light appears on my external
> battery recharger when I insert the battery. The recharger works fine with the
> battery that came with my PowerBook. What could be wrong?
>
> Answer: First, check the model number on the bottom of your battery recharger.
> A recharger with a model number of M7778 will only charge Type 1 batteries. A
> recharger with a model number of M1812 will charge Type 1, 2 or 3 batteries,
> but may need to be updated to use a Type 3 battery.
>
> To update your battery recharger for a Type 3 battery, follow these steps:
>
> If a red light appears when you place a Type 3 battery into the recharger, the
> recharger is either the older model or the recharger needs to be updated.
>
> If you have a recharger model M1812 and you need to update it, follow these
> steps:
>
>
> 1. Shut down the PowerBook Duo computer, make sure the Type 3 battery and any
> necessary software has been installed. If you're running System 7.5.1 the Type
> III Battery extension must be installed.
>
> 2. Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet using the power cord that came
> with the computer.
>
> 3. Snap the recharger onto the side of the power adapter.
>
> 4. Plug the power adapter cable into the power adapter port on the back of the
> Duo computer.
>
> 5. Turn on the PowerBook Duo to download the update to the charger.
>
Good luck updating!
-makmac
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