>>> I'm trying to help a friend get a powerbook going. it is a 867 mgz 15 inch >>> that we can't get the battery out of. how does the latch work on the >>> battery. >> >> Use a small coin to twist the latch to point the little dot to the >> open-padlock position, then you can lift the battery out.
> This is not that kind of battery latch. it has a bar that is supposed to > slide to one side and let the battery go but it doesnt work right. IRRC when you have the machine flipped over it slides fully left to be open, the battery should pop up a little, if not flip the machine back and it should drop out. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------