[Melmac]

Hi All,
I have an iBook 500mhz with a faulty dc inboard. It's faulty to the point that you need to have the plug positioned in a specific way for the battery to charge. Anyway, I was wondering if a faulty dc inboard could possibly cause the battery to deteriorate prematurely? I have bought two replacement batteries from ebay and got about 12 months out of each. Is the dc inboard causing the battery to have a short life span? Are there any other causes such as power anagement units probs etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Melmac

[tr]

hmm..it probably could be related. have you thought about replacing the dc-in board? i had that problem (sister tripped on the cord while plugged in). at first, it would still charge. but then i had to have it plugged in a certain way. and then it wouldn't charge at all, and i couldn't use it. i bought a dc-in board on ebay cheap, and looked up some directions to replace it on ifixit.com, it actually wasn't as hard as i thought it would be.

tr

[Melmac]

Thanks Tr,
I've a used dc inboard ready to be put in and I'll use ifixit as a guide...great site. I suppose it will be a case of trial and error in regards to working out the actual problem.
Melmac