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Is it possible to get a new iBook G3 Clamshell Battery?

If it’s possible where could you get new batteries?


iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 6:06 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 4:26 AM


Perhaps an answer to lack of workable new consumer goods, may require one to take

this matter into their own hands; or look to custom builders, of quality replacements?


https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ftsa&q=clamshell+iBook+G3+battery+replacement+sources&ia=web


Since my oldest portable Macintosh computers has diminished in numbers, now only

one in my possession, is a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.5GHz non-retina build.


And that one's better bet, might be the OWC NewerTech battery; they will ship them.

Previous sources of OK near factory quality have dried up; and last versions of those

were included with the model years of Mac portable when given away to friends.


..DIY and third-world clones might be among those manufactured nowadays..

Your mileage to locate similar items may vary as a search could take awhile.


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Dec 27, 2023 4:26 AM in response to AverageiBookUser


Perhaps an answer to lack of workable new consumer goods, may require one to take

this matter into their own hands; or look to custom builders, of quality replacements?


https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ftsa&q=clamshell+iBook+G3+battery+replacement+sources&ia=web


Since my oldest portable Macintosh computers has diminished in numbers, now only

one in my possession, is a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.5GHz non-retina build.


And that one's better bet, might be the OWC NewerTech battery; they will ship them.

Previous sources of OK near factory quality have dried up; and last versions of those

were included with the model years of Mac portable when given away to friends.


..DIY and third-world clones might be among those manufactured nowadays..

Your mileage to locate similar items may vary as a search could take awhile.


Dec 27, 2023 9:43 AM in response to Allan Jones


This is why I don't follow discussions here anymore. Since 05/2003; fewer ea year.

Plenty of options in duckduck-search result posted; also DIY referenced as Clues.

i Fix-it has some listings, and other roll-your-owns, offer ideas. Great recipes!?


Having cited my last portable intel-Mac and where I got a battery for it, the iBook

G3, G4 and PowerBook G4; and MacBook original; plus four other portables I fixed

and gave away; along with desktop Macs account to about 600+


Good luck!🐝😵

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