Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

2002-08-01 Thread PeterH5322
In a message dated 8/1/02 1:40:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My second question (to Ed or whomever might know): if the voltage of new-old-stock PRAM batteries reads the full 6V, how can I test to ensure that's not a false idea of a battery's condition? I've got a bag of PB500 PRAM

Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

2002-07-30 Thread jwilliams
There is a guy who keeps auctions on Ebay for these. They usually go for about $24 for a kit which I think comes with the battery, instructions (which you will need if you have never done this before) and the necessary torx wrench. I also had an email from another person who sells this

Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

2002-07-30 Thread Jim Arnott
Nope. It's a pair of lithium cells about the size of a US quarter connected together with three leads. It is *not* the large square alkaline used in the desktop machines. Jim. Mike Amato wrote: The pram battery for the 500 series is a 4.5 volt battery. Same used in Performa, LC, and

Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

2002-07-30 Thread Mike Amato
Made a boo-boo. I neglected the PB in fron. Below is for desktops. Sorry, Mike A The pram battery for the 500 series is a 4.5 volt battery. Same used in Performa, LC, and Mac/Powermac models 630 - 6400. Apple part #922-0570. I bought mine at Radio Shack at a very competitive price. Mike

Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

2002-07-30 Thread Ed Vaeth \(Surfbest\)
vs the $5.95. Then my cost for the battery drops to around $15. Unfortunately, however, I will not ship into Canada. - Original Message - From: jwilliams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PowerBooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:04 AM Subject: Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries

2002-07-30 Thread Ed Vaeth \(Surfbest\)
it so. Ed in NJ. - Original Message - From: jwilliams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PowerBooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:04 AM Subject: Re: PB 540 PRAM Batteries There is a guy who keeps auctions on Ebay for these. They usually go for about $24 for a kit which I think comes