TOPIC My PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) came with a Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series Weight-Saving Device. What is this for? The new PowerBook (FireWire) also has a similar device. DISCUSSION The Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series Weight-Saving Device can be used in either expansion bay to reduce the overall weight of the system. It is intended to replace the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive when you know you will not need the drive. If you use it to replace the battery, the computer will not be able to run unless you have the AC adapter connected and plugged in. If you do run the computer without the AC adapter and battery installed, the backup battery will drain in approximately 4 minutes. This will cause the PowerBook to lose its date and time, and other internal settings. You will then need to connect the PowerBook to AC power for 24 hours to fully recharge the internal battery. Because the new PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) is thinner than previous PowerBook G3 computers, the Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series Weight-Saving Device will only work with this computer. For more information on identifying the various PowerBook G3 computers, refer to TIL article 24604: " PowerBook G3 & G3 Series: Identifying Different Models ". Unlike some previous PowerBook Weight-Saving Devices, the Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series Weight-Saving Device is not designed to store items. Trying to open it will cause damage. |
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| Product Area: | Computers |
| Category: | PowerBook |
| Sub Category: | PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Kbd) |
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