You probably don't need a new battery, you just need to condition the battery (i.e., completely drain it prior to charging). The easiest way to do this is to use Battery Reset 2.0, which is a system extension available from Apple.
http://kbase.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/kbase.woa/wa/query?val=g3+powerbook+kbdload&x=5&y=14 &type=smartSearch&nodes=&dateModified=&geography= The reason is that frequently recharging the battery before it's depleted eventually causes it to 'remember' the charge that it had just before you started recharging it. Conditioning fixes this problem. -- 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
