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Powerbook 12" battery fuxxored?
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OK, someone help confirm what's happening here (ie someone who's had the same experience).
PB 12", 768mb, rev B, 1ghz.
It's just under 2 years old. Shipped with Jaguar, now running Tiger. After installing Tiger I noticed the battery would run down a bit quick for my liking, but you just get on with things. It's now at the point now where somewhere between 50-60% charge remaining it just switches off. When I restart (using mains power) it's at 0% charge. So basically the battery's had it, right?
TIA.
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I have the exact same powerbook and have the exact same battery issue, goes from 40% charge to 0% in a few seconds. I think we need to just buy new batteries. I think this is the result of one of the cells in the battery going bad.
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12.1" Powerbook G4
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Thanks for replying tho
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Originally Posted by sheer
OK, someone help confirm what's happening here (ie someone who's had the same experience).
So basically the battery's had it, right?
TIA.
I'd say yes. I have a Revision A 12-in PB and had to replace the battery at about that point -- maybe a little less. (By the way, I also had to replace the power cord at just under two years -- wires got frayed.)
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dang mine does the same thing, and i have the exact same pbook too dude!! mines worse though mine will get to 70% left and die, it rarely lasts more than 10 mins....
what is a good place to buy a battery for these things? is there cheaper out there beside's apples website or is that the best bet?
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I've looked on eBay and seen them for £48, which is around half the Apple Store price. One I looked at offered 1 years warranty too, but as ever with eBay, caveat emptor.
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