Power book G4 Not charging

Joined
Sep 28, 2009
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Location
liverpool uk
Your Mac's Specs
G4 17" 320GB hdd 2 Gb Ram DVI Alu + Mac Pro 2x2.26 quad
Hi Have just received a brand new battery i bought from e bay
but when i put it in and check system i see this screenshot

screen says power connected but does not show that its charging

can any one advise any thing that can be done to fix this problem

thanks
in advance

nelo36
 
Joined
Jun 11, 2009
Messages
186
Reaction score
3
Points
18
Your Mac's Specs
MacBook Pro 500GB hard drive 4GB ram PowerMac G5 Dual 2.2GHz Mirrored 500GB HDD, Mac Mini, and more
I would try the things listed in the basic trouble shooting article

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-notebooks/13136-notebook-instant-fixes-thread.html

- Battery charging problems
- Sudden loss of power whilst running off battery
- iBook refuses to switch on
then you might need to reset the PRAM (Parameter RAM) or the PMU (Power Management Unit).

To reset the PRAM, hold Apple-Option-P-R simultaneously at the Apple logo.
To reset the PMU, hold down “Shift-Control-Option-Power “.
 
OP
N
Joined
Sep 28, 2009
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Location
liverpool uk
Your Mac's Specs
G4 17" 320GB hdd 2 Gb Ram DVI Alu + Mac Pro 2x2.26 quad
thanks for pointer cse geek dont really know what buttons are what ref PMU and PRAM resets

could you advise which button is which


thanks
nelo:[
 
Joined
Aug 6, 2004
Messages
1,713
Reaction score
71
Points
48
Location
Tejas
Your Mac's Specs
2GHz Mac Mini 2GB RAM 160GB 10.6.2 | MDD DP 1.25GHz G4 1.5GB RAM 10.4.11 | 233MHz iMac G3 10.3.9
Apple = Command key with this symbol: ⌘

Option = Alt key

for the PRAM, hold it until you hear it chime twice, then release the keys. :)
 
OP
N
Joined
Sep 28, 2009
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Location
liverpool uk
Your Mac's Specs
G4 17" 320GB hdd 2 Gb Ram DVI Alu + Mac Pro 2x2.26 quad
thanks deus have tried both but still not charging
pmu worked date changed
but PRAM reset i don't know shut down power up wait for apple logo pressed command option p+r no chime just started as normal
i dont know what else to try any help would be much appreciated
many thanks

nelo36:[ :[ :[ :[ :[
 
Joined
Jun 11, 2009
Messages
186
Reaction score
3
Points
18
Your Mac's Specs
MacBook Pro 500GB hard drive 4GB ram PowerMac G5 Dual 2.2GHz Mirrored 500GB HDD, Mac Mini, and more
try this
power off ...

power back on and before the apple ding
hold down all of these keys

cmd (apple) opt and the o and f key

this should bring you to an open firmwar command prompt

Type in

reset-nvram and hit enter

then

reset-all and hit enter .. it should reboot.

see if that helps
 
OP
N
Joined
Sep 28, 2009
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Location
liverpool uk
Your Mac's Specs
G4 17" 320GB hdd 2 Gb Ram DVI Alu + Mac Pro 2x2.26 quad
hi cse geek treid the nv reset rebooted but still no change profiler still states battery not charging brand new battery with no cycles and full health 5356mAh
dont want to kill new battery if i use without mains lead and battery runs out and cant re charge
any one have any other ideas

many thanks

nelo36:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
 
OP
N
Joined
Sep 28, 2009
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Location
liverpool uk
Your Mac's Specs
G4 17" 320GB hdd 2 Gb Ram DVI Alu + Mac Pro 2x2.26 quad
success many thanks t cse geek did a refresh on profiler unplugged power let use battery for 2 mins plugged power back in and refresh and we are charging

many thanks
nelo36:D :D
 
Joined
Jun 11, 2009
Messages
186
Reaction score
3
Points
18
Your Mac's Specs
MacBook Pro 500GB hard drive 4GB ram PowerMac G5 Dual 2.2GHz Mirrored 500GB HDD, Mac Mini, and more
rock on .. hopefully you are good to go ... with no other issues.. gotta love those PowerBooks..
 
OP
N
Joined
Sep 28, 2009
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Location
liverpool uk
Your Mac's Specs
G4 17" 320GB hdd 2 Gb Ram DVI Alu + Mac Pro 2x2.26 quad
first one ive owned windows for years use pc in work PBG4 at home

thanks again

nelo36
 

Shop Amazon


Shop for your Apple, Mac, iPhone and other computer products on Amazon.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.
Top