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iZach
Oct 4, 2005, 10:52 PM
I need a new pram battery for my clamshell.

BTW - are they tough to install?

Thanks,
Zach


LimeiBook86
Oct 5, 2005, 12:35 AM
I need a new pram battery for my clamshell.

BTW - are they tough to install?

Thanks,
Zach
I believe the Clamshell iBooks did not have a PRAM battery.

Apple TIL 58445 notes the iBook has no backup battery to retain time and other settings when the main battery is removed. A small capacitor holds enough energy to maintain PRAM contents for 20 seconds, so switch batteries quickly.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58445
iZach
Oct 5, 2005, 12:44 AM
I believe the Clamshell iBooks did not have a PRAM battery.

Ah, thanks. That's why it sometimes loses time - dead main battery! :p

-Zach
LimeiBook86
Oct 5, 2005, 12:46 AM
Ah, thanks. That's why it sometimes loses time - dead main battery! :p

-Zach
No problem, I have the same problem on my PowerBook G4 12" and my Clamshell iBook. It's a common problem. If you can find a battery that can hold even a 10 minute charge it should be able to keep the battery time. My Dad's iBook's battery only lasts 5 minutes and it keeps the time although your results may vary.
iZach
Oct 5, 2005, 12:49 AM
No problem, I have the same problem on my PowerBook G4 12" and my Clamshell iBook. It's a common problem. If you can find a battery that can hold even a 10 minute charge it should be able to keep the battery time. My Dad's iBook's battery only lasts 5 minutes and it keeps the time although your results may vary.

thank God for internet time synchronization :D
LimeiBook86
Oct 5, 2005, 12:51 AM
thank God for internet time synchronization :D
Yeah that's a lifesaver sometimes. If your interested in a semi-working iBook clamshell battery I'm sure someone here is willing to sell one.
iZach
Oct 5, 2005, 12:57 AM
Yeah that's a lifesaver sometimes. If your interested in a semi-working iBook clamshell battery I'm sure someone here is willing to sell one.

nah, i just received this clamshell and the battery is excellent, 4 hours.
its just ive been taking it apart a few times to make chances to the inside, and to do so i take out the battery first.
when i put it back in and fire it up, and notice the time is wrong, well that was what made me start to think i needed a new pram battery, lol.