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can i charge an extra powerbook 17 inch battery WITHOUT it being in the computer
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Sep 13, 2003, 04:55 AM
 
sorry if this question has been asked before. i couldn't find it in the archives. i want to buy an extra battery and do the "warm swap" when necessary... does ANYBODY sell a stand-alone charger for this?

thanks in advance

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Sep 13, 2003, 08:27 AM
 
The last time I saw a stand alone charger, it was for the Powerbook G3's and was made by VST.

I have never seen or heard of one that would handle Powerbook G4 batteries or the newer 17" or 12" batteries.
     
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Sep 13, 2003, 09:13 AM
 
Just buy an extra powerbook and charge it in that.
     
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Sep 13, 2003, 09:19 AM
 
Originally posted by Mithras:
Just buy an extra powerbook and charge it in that.
cool idea...
seriously, however, why is it that Apple or some aftermarket company wouldn't create such a device?

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Sep 13, 2003, 10:16 AM
 
they used to. :| I kinda wish they still did.
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Sep 15, 2003, 04:18 AM
 
Yea... they should, it would make it a lot easier for people who uses backup batteries.

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