Thanks, looks like I'll be doing just that for my 1400 start up problem. Dan
On Monday, February 17, 2003, at 11:54 AM, Matthew Reidsrow wrote: > > > -----Original Message----- >> Does anyone know if the PRAM battery for a PBG3 can be rebuilt? John >> Brownsberger >> >> -------------------------- >> >> Sure. All PB batteries I've seen are just watch cells wired in series >> or >> parellel. Anyone with a battery welding tool (since they don't take >> solder >> well :) ) and shrink wrap should be able to remove the old cells and >> throw >> some new ones in for you. Chefck your local Batteries Plus or call >> Mike, >> Jimmy, or Bob at the Holland, Michigan store with questions at (616) >> 396-9914. They rebuild all of my batteries, from computers to >> shavers... > > I've come upon this mistaken idea numerous times, that PRAM batteries > are > the same type as lithium watch or camera batteries. > > NOT! > > Sorry, to clear up what I meant, they are watch *type* cells. They are > still > very common, and if you disassemble your PRAM battery, the battery > numbers > are listed right on the cells. Hop on down to Rat Shack or Batteries > PLus > and you will be in business... > > -msr -- 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> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
