[geeks] Apple Powerbook G4 PRAM battery

[Rick Hamell]

> I've got an older G4 (550 MHz) Powerbook 15" and it just for the first time 
> lost it's time - I'm guessing I need a new PRAM battery, correct?
> 
> The laptop is in great shape, but I think they years have caught up with it... 
> But I went poking around, and it looks like this is considered an $70-80 
> part[0]!
> 
> Any leads on where to get a more reasonable part?

It's a standard "watch-type" battery I believe. I've not had one apart 
in a while, but perhaps that may help? I can't remember for sure if 
they're soldered to the PRAM board, but I seem to think they are.

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