first, thanks for the feedback on the 2400 li-ion battery prices. great list. next, i've observed an unusual issue in a 2400 that i know needs a pram battery (loses date and time when all power is disconnected): the powerbook will charge properly, and behave just like a reliable computer. at some point, though, it stops seeing the power adapter, and no longer charges the battery. it also will not run the computer if the battery is out. details ------- - power adapter is known good and working, as are the two batteries i've tested. - resetting power manager (leave all power disconnected for a few hours, then press the reset button on the back of the 'book) restores the computer's ability to see the power adapter. - upon first pressing the reset button after several hours disconnected from all power, the computer sounds the startup chime, but doesn't boot. pressing the power button on the keyboard then boots the computer properly. - all this is in a newly installed OS 8.6, with freshly formatted stock hard drive. processor is stock as well. questions --------- 1. does operating system software affect the power manager? i.e., does a fresh system install change the operation of the power manager, or are the pwr mgr functions on the motherboard? 2. anyone willing to guess whether this is resolvable without replacing the motherboard? 3. does the pram battery affect the operation of the power manager? other non-powerpc powerbooks i've worked on did not seem affected in this manner. 4. last but not least, the motor to eject a pc card doesn't respond on this book. i recall someone posting a link to their site (in japan, i think) where they discussed how the motors gears had come "undone," as it were. anyone still have the link? thanks in advance for the feedback.... ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
