>Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:10:07 EDT
>From: Tap2frog@aol.com
>To: newtontalk@planetnewton.com
>Subject: Re: Re: NTLK NCU problem on PB160.
>Message-ID: <f7.287a59e.26e917df@aol.com>
>
>>I would suspect that if the machine won't start from AC mains then the PRAM
>>battery may be dead. User replaceable if you are daring. See an Apple
>>technician. Batteries are USD $25-30 here in the states.
>That if you're lucky otherwise it could be the power manager (it usually
>is) the first thing you should try is to zap the Pram and the Power
>manager I believe on the 160 all you do is plug in the PB and hold the
>reset button (in the back) for about 45sec to 1 min. than try and start
>it up,if that doesnt work have the internal (PRAM)battery replaced (or do
>it yourself).
> You can find new batteries on ebay for less than $30 but I'd make sure
>first that the power manager isn't fried since it will cost you more than
>buying a PB160 used
>
>LF
Well, Arild and LF,
let's see what Apple themselves have to say about this topic
(titled "PowerBook and iBook: Resetting Power Manager):
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PowerBook 160, 165, or 180
1. Remove the AC adapter and the battery.
2. Let the unit sit without power connected for 3-5 minutes.
3. Reinstall the battery and, if necessary, reconnect the AC adapter.
Note: Steps 1 and 2 will usually reset the Power Manager, however if the
computer still exhibits the same issue, redo steps 1 and 2 and then follow
the step listed below before reinstalling the battery.
1. Using two paper clips, simultaneously press and hold down the reset
and interrupt buttons for 5-10 seconds. They are located next to the
power button on the back panel of the PowerBook.
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The web address of the whole article containing this information with Apple is:
http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n14449
Hope this may be of some help,
Mac and Newt regards,
Walter.
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