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Problems with a G4 1.5ghz 15" Powerbook
Just got in a G4 15" 1.5ghz Powerbook the owner said just quit turning on. It boots up just fine for me (65w aftermarket power brick).
The unit looks pretty much new, no dings at all. The problem I have is the battery does not charge, first low level warning No, and shows 0 cycle count (think its the original battery). Also the optical drive doesn't show up under disk burning and it spits out all the CDs I try to insert. Any idea? I did the PMU reset (removed the battery, power cord, held the start button in for 15 seconds) and that didn't help with the battery.
The unit looks pretty much new, no dings at all. The problem I have is the battery does not charge, first low level warning No, and shows 0 cycle count (think its the original battery). Also the optical drive doesn't show up under disk burning and it spits out all the CDs I try to insert. Any idea? I did the PMU reset (removed the battery, power cord, held the start button in for 15 seconds) and that didn't help with the battery.
Purchased a new battery and it charges fine so that's good. Anybody know what model optical drive I should replace the old one with?
I might have a spare in a drawer, I'll check later.
Snagged a drive from a 1.33 Ghz unit (nice to have spare parts).
Completely forgot to check, sorry about that!
No problem. Have a complete 1.5ghz model and a 1.67ghz model 15.2" now. Figure I might as well finish up my G3/G4 laptop collection now with prices being so low.