>> Where's the best place to get the internal (PRAM) battery for a Pismo? Does >> Radio Shack carry an equivalent? >> >> Secondly, has anyone ever replaced one? Is it difficult? Anybody have any >> web links to the documented procedure? > >I highly doubt that you would find that battery at Radio Shack. These are >pretty much custom made. > >That being said, the backup battery is fairly easy to replace. You basically >pop up the keyboard and it's on the right side, easy to remove. > >I would suggest you check with PowerBook Parts for a replacement battery ><http://www.pbparts.com/>. BTW, what makes you think that your backup >battery has to be replaced? When completely discharged, I've read somewhere >in Apple documentation that the PowerBook has to be plugged in the AC for at >least 24 hours before the backup battery will be fully recharged (yes, >that's a rechargeable battery). These batteries are 'dual' (i.e. two in one). But they're simply 2 5300/190/1400 batteries in a single casing. I successfully used a 5300 PRAM battery in my Lombard (same PRAM as Pismo/Wallstreet). The lower power of the 5300 battery means it won't last as a PRAM battery alone for long [i.e. _without_ the AC or main battery installed, while in sleep mode], but works fine as a normal PRAM battery. The issue is also cost - $30-$40 for a Lomb/Piz PRAM v. $3 for a 5300 PRAM (that's what I paid for mine).
Nevertheless, the OP should look at recharging their PRAM - takes 24-48 hours of the 'Book plugged in. Cheers, RD Remy Davison Contributing Editor and News Editor, Insanely-Great Mac <http://www.insanely-great.com> mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RD's PowerBook page: <http://www.macpowerbook.com> -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
