On 27/09/05 16:39, "Andrew MacDougall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've got a battery that doesn't show up when inserted. I assume it's dead. > It's the only battery I have for this wallstreet. It's been stored for > several years, was fine before that. > > Is there any utility that might get the computer to try charging it? I'm > just wondering if maybe the charge has dropped so low that the computer > doesn't recognise it, but perhaps if given some juice it may still have a > little life in it. > > Sounds strange I'm sure, but you never know till you ask. What are my > options if this is as dead as it appears, are they still sold anywhere? > There used to be a little utility from Apple called, I believe, "BatteryReset", which would just reset the little chip on the battery so that the battery would communicate with the Wallstreet that it's OK to charge. Not sure where it is on the Apple download site, though... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------