>Hi, > >I have a Portale, really nice computer. But it will not start up. I >know that, the problem is in battery. Battery's voltage was less than >one volt. I don't want to buy a new battery and as a matter af a fact >Apple doesn't support these machines anymore. So, I have to make a >nice desktop of my Portable, but how??? I have tried several methods, >but portable is still sad. Please help me!!! > brgds, Mati.
Hiya Mati, I don't know where you are located in the world, but what you need is a 7.5 Volts DC supply capable of putting out 3 Amps, filtered and regulated. The ideal source is an old 100 series power adaptor ( 100, 140, 150 etc ), but any power supply that meets the specifications above will work. It will minimally charge your battery, which is obviously exhausted, and the machine will run. It would be ideal if you could replace the cells in your battery as well, so it charges properly. A charged-up battery actually "buffers" the input power, acting as a filter to maintain level voltage. Remember, a transformer alone is not enough: the output must then be regulated and filtered, before going to the Powerbook. If you have access to 6-volt car batteries, and can keep them charged up, they will work. I don't know where you are, but that me be an option you haven't considered. Let us know how you make out. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
