Bruce A
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Mac OS X

Q: Current source for quality G4 PowerBook batteries?

Old one holds a charge for very little actual time.

 

Thanks for your help!

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), G4 1.67 mHz 15" A1138 aluminum

Posted on Apr 2, 2015 6:49 PM

by Allan Jones,Solvedanswer
Allan Jones Allan Jones
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A:

Thanks for the follow-up. The nice thing about OWC is that they really stand behind their stuff.

 

I supported three old G3 Wallstreets for a friend and bought three batteries for them from Global Batteries. They have worked perfectly. He bought one more from another firm; it would not work right ona number of fronts. However, I have no experience with Global's G4 batteries. I suspect they are a clearing house with multiple suppliers, so the fact that one model's battery woprked fine is not guarantee of another model's being as good.

 

Seeing the start of a lovely spring day here in Idaho: clear skies, no winds and a 60F forecast. Have a great day

Posted on Apr 3, 2015 7:51 AM

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  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Apr 2, 2015 11:17 PM in response to Bruce A
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    Apr 2, 2015 11:17 PM in response to Bruce A

    http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple_laptop/batteries/PowerBook_G4_15_AL

     

    We don't know where you are, which puts us at a disadvantage in recommending a source. The above vendor is US-based but ships to a number of overseas locations.

  • by Bruce A,

    Bruce A Bruce A Apr 3, 2015 6:22 AM in response to Allan Jones
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    Apr 3, 2015 6:22 AM in response to Allan Jones

    Thanks.

     

    I am in the US, and I am familiar with OWC/MacSales from previous purchases.

     

    I was wondering if there were other reliable sources available.

     

    Regards from VT, where mud season is in full swing.

  • by Allan Jones,Solvedanswer

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Apr 3, 2015 7:51 AM in response to Bruce A
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    Apr 3, 2015 7:51 AM in response to Bruce A

    Thanks for the follow-up. The nice thing about OWC is that they really stand behind their stuff.

     

    I supported three old G3 Wallstreets for a friend and bought three batteries for them from Global Batteries. They have worked perfectly. He bought one more from another firm; it would not work right ona number of fronts. However, I have no experience with Global's G4 batteries. I suspect they are a clearing house with multiple suppliers, so the fact that one model's battery woprked fine is not guarantee of another model's being as good.

     

    Seeing the start of a lovely spring day here in Idaho: clear skies, no winds and a 60F forecast. Have a great day

  • by K Shaffer,Helpful

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Apr 6, 2015 8:59 AM in response to Bruce A
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    Apr 6, 2015 8:59 AM in response to Bruce A

    There are other sources, of varying quality, of which you may have some degree

    of familiarity. Perhaps in passing. In another reply to an ASC question, someone

    said they had ordered and received a good (?) battery and extra charger from a

    company that appears to offer non-OEM and parts that look like clones...

     

    While I have not ordered from them, in some cases such a source may be chosen

    if nothing else is available, in order to keep some antique portable Mac working.

     

    http://laptopsbattery.us/apple.htm

    http://laptopsbattery.us/apple-powerbook-g4-battery.htm

     

    For more common white iBook models, even some walmart stores had OK brands

    of clones, with some kind of guarantee. However aluminum G4 PowerBook battery

    replacements are harder to get, certain ones no longer available from OWC site.

    So if a battery rebuilder for electronic gear is in your vicinity, it may be worth a look

    to see what they can do to match the cells & rebuild using an original Apple case.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!