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Feb 21, 2014 11:01 PM in response to ayam_danby K Shaffer,You could try a reset of the computer as follows:
•Resetting PowerBook and iBook 'Power Management Unit' (PMU)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431
•About NVRAM and PRAM:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Depending on the model G4 PowerBook and G4 iBook, there may be
a capacitor on the logic board in lieu of a PRAM battery, so if the
Date/Time do not stay set, the Capacitor may have failed, if present.
This capacitor gets power from power adapter, & rechargeable battery.
On models certain portables with a tiny PRAM battery, it may have failed.
•Portable Apple Computers:
Models which Do Not Have a backup battery:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA25911?view
•PowerBook G4 Computers: How to Identify Different Models:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3065
An http://ifixit.com repair guide may be helpful to see the level of difficulty
replacement of a Capacitor, or a pram battery; depending on model.
•PowerBook repair guides - ifixit:
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/PowerBook
•Apple Portables: Calibrating your computer's battery for best performance
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490?viewlocale=en_US
•Apple - Support - PowerBook G4:
http://www.apple.com/support/powerbook/
Hopefully some of this helps you.
Good luck & happy computing!