[computer_nut]

This is important for all owners of iBook and PowerBook G4s, Apple has started recalling some batteries from those mac laptops...to check to see if your battery is applicable and to enroll your battery into the program if it is applicable go here: https://support.apple.com/ibook_powe...nge/index.html

Note: It has been found that if you find that your battery is applicable for this program but when entered is rejected that often entering the full battery serial # instead of the suggested 5 #s will let you proceed to finish the enrollment process

[linskyjack]

I just did it for my daughter's computer---DO you think it is reasonably safe to use the battery until the replacement arrives. I have head different opinions on the subject.

[computer_nut]

Well it probably is OK to keep using your current battery but if you really want to be safe then you should take out the battery and wait to replace it with the new battery when it arrives like I'm doing...the laptop runs fine without the battery put in, the only downside is you always have to have your laptop powered via its AC adapter

[linskyjack]

Thanks Computer---she loves her Mac. This is actually a good thing because she is getting a free battery and her's was getting a little old.

[tedwinder]

Hey, how do you make things sticky?

[computer_nut]

Hi , in order to make a thread sticky you need to click the icon in the top right corner of your post and type in the provided form a request for having your thread pinned and why you think it deserves to be stickied, then when you submit the form all the mods will get to review your request and if any think your thread deserves to be pinned they'll sticky it for you (only mods/admins can sticky threads)

[tedwinder]

Thanks - I'll remember that!

[computer_nut]

got my replacement battery today, works great so far ...btw, did anyone notice that on the back of the customer copy of the return shipping label it states that you will not be charged anything unless: a) Apple confirms that service is covered but you fail to follow instructions on returning the part, you will be charged a non-return fee of $143.33 b) Apple confirms that service is not covered by Apple but you follow instructions on returning the part, the estimated costs of parts and labor is $121.11 c) Apple confirms that service is not covered by Apple and you fail to follow instructions on returning the part, you will be charged a total fee of $143.33 ...they sure didn't mention that on their website! wonder how they'd charge you and whether they actually follow through on that (in which case those people who I've seen listing their bad batteries on eBay will get a nice bill from Apple )...

[mr pothead]

Should i get an imac or a pc of equal value to maximise my gaming and music needs

[flamingiceisnice]

and i know the batterys are not safe and mine does get super hot but ive got an even worse problem. if i barely lift or bump my laptop while its on it shuts off all power to my keyboard and monitor and makes a loud static noise (my speakers are shut off, just to throw another twist in there). is the battery causing this or is my g4 a demon? i hav another post below but nobody seems to be responding to that, i really need help

[jazzerina]

Is it possible that you have a bad audio driver? It may seem far-fetched but I had an evil digidesign core audio driver that caused a whole mess of woes. Installed a new one and have had no suspicious behavior since!

[najo]

I have a 12 inch ibook battery taken from an ibook I no longer have. The model number matches the recalled batteries but the serial number is a match for only the first two digits. The numbers after are only slightly higher and the battery date is 2004.

While I was using the battery there was a possible power surge, I think, but I'm not sure, when I came back to the ibook the screen was blank and there was a burning smell coming from the power button. The ibook was shot - beyond repair.

I have several questions:

Is it possible that the battery had the same problem as the recalled batteries and if so, would it have caused the blow out? What were the recalled batteries doing that they needed to be recalled?

If it was a power surge and the battery was not the problem, would the power surge have caused the burning odor and how would it have affected the battery?

How can I check the condition of the battery if I no longer have a computer to put it in? I don't want to toss a $120 battery if it's still good.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

[trevorma91]

get a PC noobs.

[dannyn]

get a PC noobs.

your the noob for saying that..
you wouldn't say that if you used one..
but yes thanks for this piece of information.