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Post #17 by LC_575
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryTroubleshooting
Post DateThu, 23 Dec 2010 - 23:14
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/pb-1400c-dead-batteries-and-cd-drive.21836/
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An update: I have attempted to manufacture a replacement battery pack, using Battery 2. I put in two 4xAA battery packs, wired in series, and loaded with 8 2500mAH NiMH AA batteries. It puts out 10v, the same as Battery 1 with rounding.

The Powerbook will boot, but only for that 2 second delay it has before the hard drive spins up. The second that happens, the screen doesn't get enough power and the powerbook shuts down.

I think this happening because the old battery pack put out 3500mAH, and these only put out 2500mAH. The hard drive uses up 500mA, which is a LOT.

So does anyone know a place/site that sells very high capacity AA batteries, such as 3500 or even 4000 mAH?

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