MikeDrew

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• John--new battery is installed, was at 52% and is now at 56% and slowly climbing, with an amber ring on the power adapter cord. Coconut Battery says original capacity was 4400 and current capacity is 4331, which is close enough for me! Looks like …

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew October 2014
• Thanks John--just ordered from the link above. I'll let you know how it works out! BTW, my current battery is now showing only 98% charged although it has been plugged in continually. Computer shows green ring, plugged in, NOT charging. Battery …

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014
• Update--genuine Apple battery (which cost me $35) is installed. The computer *immediately* began charging, a good thing! However I was a bit dismayed to see that the percentage of charge was rising rapidly. Before long it was at 100%, but the rin…

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014
• Okay, done--I found and bought a genuine Apple battery (used) on E-bay. Fingers crossed that it works and solves my problem! Interestingly, I did find one seller offering an "OEM" battery for $18.95, but in his ad he states that he is an…

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014
• I think my next step should be a new battery. The thing is, all the ones I've purchased on Amazon have been exactly the same despite coming from different sellers. Do you have any specific tips as to an exact source for a quality battery that can …

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014
• Thanks! Coconut Battery says: Current battery charge: 0 mAh Max battery charge: 4349 mAh 0% Current battery capacity: 4349 mAh Original battery capacity: 4400 mAh 98% Battery loadcycles: 6 Age of your Mac: 24528 months Charger connected: …

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014
• Update--new (used) Apple power adapter arrived. I shut down, quickly swapped adapters, and rebooted. Adapter showed green ring, computer showed plugged in but not charging, battery at 0%. I shut down, removed battery, disconnected adapter, held d…

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014
• Thanks John--I just ordered a used OEM Apple 65W charger on Amazon. My battery is only a few months old so I trust that it's still good. FWIW I don't think I've ever been able to boot without a battery installed? So my first step when the new cha…

  in Powerbook G4 aluminum 15-inch/167MHz/2GB won't charge battery Comment by MikeDrew September 2014