ibook G4 - Is my battery out or did I press the wrong button ??

[igmolinav]

Hi,

It is two weeks now since my ibook's G4 battery decided to "take a vacation" that I hope it comes back from soon.

On the screen, on the right hand upper corner, I can see an "X" inside the battery sign, as opposed to the little icon of a "plug".

Perhaps I pressed a command that "voids" battery use, or perhaps my battery is gone (forever) :eek:

Thank you in advance, kind regards,

igmolinav

[Apple Ink]

Apple Menu(in the menubar)|About this Mac|More Info|Power.... battery section... what does it say?

Does your iBook run on the battery?

[igmolinav]

Hi,

Thank you for your answer.

I went to the Apple menu. I mention the following:

Battery installed: No

It used to be, (before this issue), that I used my ibook plugged in to an electricity source next to my desk. If I wanted to use the ibook anywhere away from my desk, the battery would have supported me. However, I can't do that anymore because the battery is perhaps as the Apple menu suggests, not installed, even though until two weeks ago it was :confused:

Thank you once again, kind regards,

igmolinav

[tdhurst]

battery is dead. Make an appt with a genius and be prepared to buy a new one.

[igmolinav]

Hi,

Thank you for your answer. Is it still possible to buy batteries for the ibook G4 ??

Kind regards,

igmolinav

[tdhurst]

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9338G/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw

[mbcracken]

Between the Apple branded batteries and those sold at OWC?
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/powerbook/battery/ibook-g3-g4-12inch/

My battery in my iBook is getting old as well, kind of like me.

Cheers,
Mike

[Apple Ink]

Between the Apple branded batteries and those sold at OWC?
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/powerbook/battery/ibook-g3-g4-12inch/

My battery in my iBook is getting old as well, kind of like me.

Cheers,
Mike

Please go ahead at your pleasure:D
Since I dont usually buy from the, do confirm the warranty!

P.S.: I dont believe any one gets old, they just gain a ton of experience and grace!:D

[mbcracken]

Please go ahead at your pleasure:D
Since I dont usually buy from the, do confirm the warranty!

P.S.: I dont believe any one gets old, they just gain a ton of experience and grace!:D

So, does that mean there is no difference in the battery, but that Apple has the 90 day warranty vs OWC having a one year warranty? I agree that the OWC has a better warranty program but I was wondering if anyone had any comparative data on the batteries.

Well, my joints sure have a lot of experience and not much grace left http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Apple Ink]

So, does that mean there is no difference in the battery, but that Apple has the 90 day warranty vs OWC having a one year warranty? I agree that the OWC has a better warranty program but I was wondering if anyone had any comparative data on the batteries.

Well, my joints sure have a lot of experience and not much grace left :(

Whatever it'll be... Im sure OWC is much better than Apple original!

And thats one way to look at it! But still.

[igmolinav]

Hi,

Thank you for your answers. I thought there was not a chance to get a battery for the ibook anymore.

Kind regards,

igmolinav.

[Nukemkb]

I get my batteries on ebay. I do a little research, pick a reliable seller - and save some bucks! :)

[igmolinav]

Hi,

Thank you again for your answers : ) !!!

igmolinav