[MrForgetable]

well, just got an iBook for my sister today and I only noticed one thing that was strange. the battery wasn't flush with the rest of the computer. Of course it probably doesn't matter since the feet raise it up, but I was wondering if there is any problem with this and if I should take it in for repair or something.



thanks for your help.

[chabig]

That looks pretty reasonable to me. My iBooks always had that small gap.

Chris

[rastatero]

Looks reasonable to me too. -- Tony

[MrForgetable]

just wondering since the rest of the battery seems very tight to the body thanks.

[chabig]

When you install the battery, note that the end near the side of the case locks in place, while the inner side presses against spring loaded contacts. The contacts insure a good connection, but they also push the battery out a bit. Only the lock mechanism works against the springs, so the inner edge sticks out a bit.

Chris

[MrForgetable]

thanks. i tried to push it in a couple of times, not very hard but i'm hoping it didn't hurt the computer at all

[chabig]

Pushing on it won't hurt the computer. You should make sure the locking ring is tight, though. That'll help hold it in place.

Chris

[MrForgetable]

where is the locking ring located?

[chabig]

I just meant that little screw lock that you lock with a nickel or quarter.

Chris

[MrForgetable]

it is tight.

and off topic but can i run 2056x768 (the iBooks monitor+external 1024x768 monitor) or would I have to run the iBook in clamshell mode with the external monitor? thanks

[chabig]

By design, the iBook can only mirror (display the same image) the internal display onto an external monitor. This is to distinguish it from the Powerbooks, which can span monitors (display different images on each monitor).

However, you can hack the iBook to give you the extended desktop you desire using this application:

http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html

Chris

[MrForgetable]

Is this normal?
30GB shows only 18.07GB..

[cold aspiration]

isn't that from all the apps that come bundled with it? plus don't forget the os

[MrForgetable]

yes it is. i think i'm going to delete some of the games to free up the space.

[nJm]

If you haven't really started using it yet you might want to format the hard disk and do a custom install. I did that, saving about 7gb. I chose not to have the games, Garageband, iMovie, iDVD, any languages other than English and German, the games etc. The only thing I kept that others might not want is Classic, as I have a few OS9 programs I need to run.

If you don't want to do that you can just sort through it all and delete all the things you don't want.

Every single iBook I've seen has the battery that doesn't sit flush, and often a wonky space bar.

[nredman]

my battery looks the same as yours in the picture

[businezguy]

I concur. It is perfectly normal for the battery to appear like that.

[ursus]

Mine too... Bothers me a bit though. As well as the wonky spacebar. It kind of ruins the otherwise very neat design. In fact, my entire keyboard feels a bit loose

And, is that the character for "hero" beneath your iBook?

/marcus

[MrForgetable]

it's actually the last character of my chinese name. my grandfather wrote it for me 8 years back and i just keep it under the glass on my table. i'll ask my parents what it means :