Greetings, Powerbooks users: Gentle help, please, since this is my first PB. I bought a PB170 from a Swaplister in January, and it was an absolute gem in its first two months of use. Software-wise, it's fine. I'm sure the OS (7.0.1*) and all related stuff is a moot point.
Problem: just after two months' use, the BTI MC-170 battery (which would hold a charge of about two hours: I never discharged it fully; that could be a hint as to what I'm doing) stopped charging. I took for granted that the battery was simply dying and bought two used ones from someone else on the Swaplist. Neither would charge. So... I bought a new BTI MC-170 and charged it with the PB170's supplied power adapter (Model M5140) for ten hours and am now charging the battery with a M5652 adapter. Where I am right now: I can boot the PB170 with the original BTI MC-170 battery that worked and charged with the PB; however, I can't get the other three batteries to charge or boot the PB. Another hint is this: I've tried to re-set the Power Manager with no luck (battery out; power adapter out; putting paper clips on both switches). I suspect a mobo problem, although the PB apparently has a strong PRAM battery, as it's kept its settings. What's confusing me is that I can't re-set the Power Manager, and I have the feeling that's where I need to start to charge batteries. If I need to break into the PB (I'm wary of doing it, even though I've broken into every Mac I've owned), I would be grateful for any contacts with a "take-apart" PDF URL. Any immediate ideas? I'd begrudgingly used a Tandy 100 since 1992, and until I can get my PB170 to work "mobile" again, the Tandy's back in use. TIA, and peace... -- Cheers! Olin Jenkins, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jenkins Typography 1303 Sunset Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 ... phone/fax: 803-256-2245 Layout and design and full editing services at reasonable prices.... Please visit <http://www.jenkinstypography.com> -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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
