>Mark's statement notwithstanding, after some digging thru service >docs, and trial and error with my own PM 7300... If the battery is >dead or very low it simply will not boot. If the battery is simply >weak, the system boots - but because the parameters stored in the >PRAM were lost (eg: system clock), the time reverted and the other >standard PRAM settings were defaulted.
The usual voltage for a new battery is 3.68 volts (nominal is 3.6 volts). A machine will usually become flaky at 3.2 volts, and will usually be very flaky at 3.0 volts. A battery which measures 3.0 volts or less should be considered "dead". Some PRAM settings might remain "persistent" below 3.0 volts, but there will usually be some tell-tale problems, like the E-net connection being hung, or other problems perhaps related to the clock or the printer. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
