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SlowMac
New Member
USA
70 Posts |
 Posted - 27 Apr 2003 : 21:42:34
I've got a great looking PB 145b. Here's the problem. When I try to startup with the battery in nothing happens. Also when I plug the battery in with it running it shuts down. I'm guessing the battery is dead. Does the 145b charge the battery internally or do you have to use external charger?I like it slow |
G4from128k
Full Member
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2003 : 05:47:12
That is a classic symptom of a very dead, internally shorted battery. Normally, you should be able to run the PB and charge the battery too. Others here may have some insight on whether a battery in that condition is savable or not.G4From128k by Day: Mild-Mannered Engineer and Trapeze(tm) Artist
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Clinton
Full Member
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2003 : 12:09:07
If I am correct in my understanding, you can start the 'book up without the battery inserted, and the power adapter plugged in?CCC Commander
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SlowMac
New Member
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2003 : 13:08:57
Yes that's correct the PowerBook works great as long as the battery isn't in it.I like it slow |
PB 145b
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