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Steve Keiser

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 4:45 pm
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With my Wallstreet PB I could put the computer to sleep and then change
batteries. With my PB g4 I bought an extra battery, but I read that the
computer needs to be shut down to change batteries. Is that true?

Steve

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David Magda7

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 8:07 pm
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Steve Keiser <ckeisher.RemoveThis@concentric.net> writes:

 > With my Wallstreet PB I could put the computer to sleep and then
 > change batteries. With my PB g4 I bought an extra battery, but I
 > read that the computer needs to be shut down to change
 > batteries. Is that true?

On my Aluminum 17" I can take out the battery for about a minuate and
not lose any data. There is a backup battery separate from the main
one.

This should be in your manual.

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the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well
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John Johnson

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 12:28 am
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In article <BC5FA67D.442%ckeisher@concentric.net>,
Steve Keiser <ckeisher.TakeThisOut@concentric.net> wrote:

 > With my Wallstreet PB I could put the computer to sleep and then change
 > batteries. With my PB g4 I bought an extra battery, but I read that the
 > computer needs to be shut down to change batteries. Is that true?
 >
 > Steve
 >

15" and 17" PowerBooks may swap batteries when asleep, but the 12"
(along with all iBooks) must be shut down.

<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58445" target="_blank">http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58445</a><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Peter Renzland

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:15 am
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In article <BC5FA67D.442%ckeisher@concentric.net>, Steve Keiser wrote:
 > With my Wallstreet PB I could put the computer to sleep and then change
 > batteries. With my PB g4 I bought an extra battery, but I read that the
 > computer needs to be shut down to change batteries. Is that true?

Unless it's plugged in, of course.

This may be useful to know if you *really* don't want to shut down,
and you have short-term access to AC, as, for example on a flight,
or in a restaurant.

(Just keep in mind that the battery is sprung, and may jump out of control.)

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