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Q: Relation between low capacity battery for Powerbook G4 12" and logic board

Hi, I just got Powerbook G4 12". Currently, the remaining capacity of my original rechargeable battery has 321 mAh available, which is around 8 minutes left if I don't plug the AC adapter. While I'm still looking for new original battery for my PB, is it okay if I use the battery with having AC adapter plugged to my PB?, will it affect the logic board? or any significant component?.

By the way, here's the details information

 

  AC Power:

  System Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10

  Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10

  Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):    5

  Dynamic Power Step:    No

  Reduce Processor Speed:    No

  Automatic Restart On Power Loss:    No

  Wake On AC Change:    No

  Wake On Clamshell Open:    Yes

  Wake On LAN:    Yes

  Wake On Modem Ring:    Yes

  Display Sleep Uses Dim:    Yes

  Battery Power:

  System Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10

  Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10

  Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):    5

  Dynamic Power Step:    Yes

  Reduce Processor Speed:    No

  Automatic Restart On Power Loss:    No

  Wake On AC Change:    No

  Wake On Clamshell Open:    Yes

  Wake On Modem Ring:    No

  Display Sleep Uses Dim:    Yes

  Reduce Brightness:    Yes

 

Battery Information:

 

  Battery Installed:    Yes

  First low level warning:    No

  Full Charge Capacity (mAh):    324

  Remaining Capacity (mAh):    321

  Amperage (mA):    0

  Voltage (mV):    12275

  Cycle Count:    280

 

AC Charger Information:

 

  AC Charger (Watts):    50

  Connected:    Yes

  Charging:    No

 

Hardware Configuration:

 

  Clamshell Closed:    No

  UPS Installed:    No

 

 

Talking about original battery, do all original Powerbook G4 12" batteries have apple logo on them? and words like ".....designed by Apple in California" ?. Some people sell Powerbook G4 12" batteries on the internet and claim that their stuff are original (they don't have Apple logo on them), do you think it's reasonable for an original (brand new in box) rechargeable battery for powerbook G412" costs around $20-30 ?.

 

I'd very appreciate if someone can help. Thank you so much.

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11), PowerBook G4 12"

Posted on Nov 13, 2012 9:18 PM

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  • by Knucklesmac,Helpful

    Knucklesmac Knucklesmac Nov 14, 2012 12:47 AM in response to Buranko
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    Nov 14, 2012 12:47 AM in response to Buranko

    Hello,

     

    Like any laptop computer, it's more than fine with having the power adapter plugged in while a battery is attached.

    In the case of your PowerBoook, it wont charge a fully charged battery while you have your power adapter plugged in.  This goes for faulty old batteries too.

     

    As for a replacement batteries. Apple don't make PowerBook batteries anymore. There are vendors out there selling old stock of new original Apple batteries. Not sure what the quality will be like on old stock. It's very debatable in regards to the Apple logo on a battery. I've known cheap China makes with authentic Apple logos on them. You're best to buy either a good quality third party battery from a reputable dealer or find an Apple authorized repair center who may carry good stock of quality batteries.

     

    You can select an authorized repair center here: https://locate.apple.com/country

     

    There maybe repair center willing to order and supply you a replacement battery.

    Stay clear of really cheap counter part batteries, they don't last too long

     

    Best of luck.

  • by dalstott,Helpful

    dalstott dalstott Nov 14, 2012 9:13 AM in response to Buranko
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    Nov 14, 2012 9:13 AM in response to Buranko

    I have a 12" G4 PB and have replaced bad batteries with Newer Technology NuPower batteries. I have had good luck with these so you may want to investigate.

     

    http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple_laptop/batteries/PowerBook_G4_12

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  • by Buranko,

    Buranko Buranko Nov 15, 2012 4:08 PM in response to Knucklesmac
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    Nov 15, 2012 4:08 PM in response to Knucklesmac

    It's unfortunate to know that Apple discontinued producing Powerbook G4 original battery but thank you for the help

  • by Buranko,

    Buranko Buranko Nov 15, 2012 4:21 PM in response to dalstott
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    Nov 15, 2012 4:21 PM in response to dalstott

    Thank you for the recommendation. As for now, I'm still investigating good battery for my powerbook. If I find your recommendation is the best one then I will surely choose it. By the way, does the battery really fit the battery place on Powerbook G4 12"? I mean, there's some case that some replacement batteries, which are produced by nonoriginal manufacture, don't really fit the battery place on notebooks. (even though they still works)

  • by dalstott,

    dalstott dalstott Nov 15, 2012 6:57 PM in response to Buranko
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    Nov 15, 2012 6:57 PM in response to Buranko

    These G4 batteries fit like the originals. I know what you mean about some not being accurate as I have had difficulty like that in the past.