On 04/04/02 06:29, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 01:28:37 EST >> Subject: Re: iBOok batt's....Re: Going Batty Over Batteries > >> So you CAN work without a battery, but your time/date will be hosed everytime >> you put to sleep, restart, shutdown, or loose power.. not a great idea, in my >> mind.... > > As a "PS" to the post I just sent... > If the battery is dead, it will not hold the date time. OK. > The date was 1/1/04, yet the time, even though incorrect, was moving along. > So I reset the date/time correctly, 2nd battery in (was in 24 hours > w/adapter plugged in and ibook off - hoping for that elusive recharge). So I > just now shut down the ibook to see if it would hold the correct date/time. > Restarted it, and the date/time is still current and correct! So what does > That Mean? :-/ > > Because, as I said, if I shut down, and unplug the adapter from the ibook, > it will not restart unless I plug the adapter back into the computer, which > I thought meant the battery was completely dead - so why is it holding the > correct date/time if it needs a working-battery in order to do so? > > And, again, the control strip is saying battery is recharged, but ibook will > not work w/o the adapter plugged into it. > > I think I better stick with a desktop. This battery business is sooo > confusing. ;) > > For all intents and purposes, I am assuming both batteries are shot. :) What does the battery indicator say? -Laurent. -- ===================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ********************** Usual disclaimers apply ********************** "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe, trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." -Rich Cook -- 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
