iBook G4: battery doesn't charge

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iBook G4: battery doesn't charge

After about seven years my iBook battery had lost stamina. (Although there was still more than an hour of energy left after charging it.)

After buying a new one (Dill-5200mAh) I was pleased to get a battery capacity for more than five hours. Unfortunately things changed after about 20 load cycles. Now when I try to charge it, the plug soon turns from amber to green although the battery still has only a very low capacity.

According to 'coconutBattery' the capacity is brilliant (5363mAh).

I also found out that charging seems to work while iBook is switched on.

Any idea?

iBook G4 (14-inch Late 2004), Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Oct 29, 2012 9:27 AM

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Oct 29, 2012 10:27 AM in response to ralomuekc

Hello,

There are a few thing here.

1. Could be a faulty battery. I want out rule that.

2. It could be a problem with your power adapter.

3. Could be an internal problem.

I would check the power adapter and then check the Battery both with a replacement. (or spare)

If you get the same results, then it's internal fault and do doubt lays with the DC In board.

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