TITLE
    iBook: What To Do When It Won't Run on Battery
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		58450
9/20/99
6/11/01
TOPIC

    Troubleshooting steps for an iBook that operates normally when plugged into AC power, but may not run on battery.

DISCUSSION

    Try the following steps in the order listed to verify if the problem is related to the battery or other component of the iBook.

    If the battery does not appear in the Control Strip or has a red X through it, you may want to try the Battery Update 2.0 available for download from the Apple Software Updates Web site at http://www.apple.com/swupdates .

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      1. Ensure battery is fully charged by using the proper power adapter for your iBook computer. If it is not charging, try a different AC outlet. The power connector on the iBook will glow amber if the battery is accepting a charge, it will glow green once the battery has reached full charge. If the power connector is not glowing, you may have a problem with the AC adapter or AC outlet.

      2. Reseat battery to ensure it is making good, solid contact with the iBook.

      3. Reset power manager described in article 14449: " PowerBook: Resetting Power Manager ".

      4. Try a different battery.

      5. Replace the battery.



Document Information
Product Area: iBook
Category: iBook Hardware
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: kibook

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