Battery
Battery will not eject
1.Flip over the unit and slide both battery latches towards the back of the system, exposing two orange labels. The latches should stay in an open state.
2.If the battery does not pop up, use a small plastic
3.Verify proper latch operation, by exercising the latch. If it does not move smoothly or evenly, replace the bottom case.
4.If the latch does exercise correctly, verify that the customer is not installing the battery with excessive force or the body of the battery has not been deformed around its perimeter.
Note: The aluminum plate on the battery is a cosmetic cover. The battery is contained within the plastic housing to which the plate is attached. If the battery is dropped the plate can deform, especially around the edge near the metal plate. If the metal plate is bent, use
Warning: If the battery plastic housing has been damaged, or the two halves of the plastic housing have separated, the battery is unsafe for use.
5.Try a new battery.
6.Replace bottom case.
The battery won't charge
1.Remove any externally connected peripherals.
2.Try
3.Connect
If the power adapter light is green, turn over the computer and press the battery button. The battery lights should glow green and stay on if the power adapter is operating correctly.
Important: The Apple 65W Power Adapter is highly recommended be used with the PowerBook G4
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