Powerbook PRAM batteries

1. Tim Hodgson - 17 October 2008

   I've been trying to track down a new PRAM battery for a FW800 Powerbook (1.25GHz). What's the story with these? Apple don't appear to sell them, and OtherWorld Computing (usually a reliable guide) list nothing newer than a battery for the Titanium 500. I really don't fancy buying something of dubious provenance off eBay.

   Surely there's a way of getting hold of new PRAM batteries? There must be plenty of Powerbooks of this vintage (3-4 years) needing one.

   TimH
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2. SteveH - 17 October 2008

   Have you tried Malcom at www.pbfanatic.co.uk ?

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3. David Kennedy - 17 October 2008

   Try this

   <http://www.ifixit.com/PowerBook-Parts/G4-Aluminum-15-Inch-1-1-25-1-33-1-5-GHz-PRAM-Battery/IF154-017>

4. Jon B - 17 October 2008

   There are, and they work out at £70 all in from VIS.

   I can get hold of a used one, works out @ £40. Comes with a 3month warranty.

   Jon B
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5. David Kennedy - 17 October 2008

   Or this

   <http://www.applemacparts.co.uk/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=922-6000&x=9&y=8>

6. David Kennedy - 17 October 2008

   Woops!

   <http://www.applemacparts.co.uk/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=922-6007&x=0&y=0>

   Might be better.

7. Tim Hodgson - 17 October 2008

   Used, though, and they've been out of stock since I first checked weeks ago.

   TimH
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8. Tim Hodgson - 17 October 2008

   No, but I thought he only dealt in used stuff?

   TimH
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9. Tim Hodgson - 17 October 2008

   Thanks Jon. Not sure at the moment whether the extra £20 or so for a new one would be justified. Is that the whole assembly or just the battery itself?

   TimH
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10. SteveH - 17 October 2008

    I emailed him a couple of days ago about a Pismo PRAM battery - which he has new from stock.

    So definitely worth asking.

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11. Tim Hodgson - 17 October 2008

    Thanks - will do.

    TimH
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12. Jon B - 17 October 2008

    Pismo's newertech now do copies, which you can get about half the price of new ones for the Alu's.

    Jon B
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13. SteveH - 17 October 2008

    Where can you buy in the UK? - shipping from the US doubles the price of the battery.

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14. Jon B - 17 October 2008

    From Malc, or me, for about £25

    Jon B
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15. Tim Hodgson - 17 October 2008

    ok, thanks. The main battery needs replacing anyway, so given the cost of the PRAM battery, I think I'll do the main one first, just in case the date/time misbehaviour I'm seeing is a side-effect of it being knackered. If not, I'll probably come back to you for the PRAM battery.

    Thanks to all for help.

    TimH
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16. Jon B - 17 October 2008

    OK, can do Newertech 55wh or Apple 46wh batteries ;)

    Jon B
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