iBook G4 and Powerbook G4 users, TAKE NOTE!
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Source: https://depot.info.apple.com/batteryexchange/index.html
iBook G4 and PowerBook G4
Battery Exchange Program
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other international safety authorities, Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide from October 2004 through May 2005 for use with the following notebook computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. These batteries were manufactured by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea.
The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Apple has received six consumer reports of these batteries overheating. If you have a recalled battery, please stop using it and order a replacement battery immediately. Once you have removed the battery, plug in the AC adapter to power the computer. If you must temporarily use your computer with the battery, do not leave it unattended and check for signs of overheating.
Apple has initiated a worldwide exchange program and will provide eligible customers with a new replacement battery, free of charge.
Identifying your battery
The recalled batteries include those with model numbers A1061, A1078, and A1079 and serial numbers that begin with HQ441 through HQ507 and 3X446 through 3X510. To view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the battery, you must remove the battery from the computer. The battery serial number is printed in black or dark grey lettering beneath a barcode. See photos below. Please use the chart below to identify the battery model and serial numbers that apply to your iBook or PowerBook.
Computer model Battery
model number Battery serial
number range
12-inch iBook G4 A1061 HQ441 – HQ507
12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 3X446 – 3X510
15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 3X446 – 3X509
Click the images for a larger view.
Note: If your battery serial number does not match the requirements listed above, you do not have to exchange your battery.
National and regional resellers, catalogers, and Apple's on-line and retail stores sold the computers with the batteries from October 2004 through May 2005 for between US$900 and US$2300. These batteries were also sold separately for about US$130.
The Exchange Process
To begin the battery exchange process, you will be asked for the serial number of your iBook G4 or PowerBook G4, the serial number of your battery and a ship to address.
After serial number verification, a new battery will be shipped to you, free of charge. When you receive the replacement battery, please use the same shipping packaging and included prepaid shipping label to return the recalled battery to Apple.
If you have recently purchased an extra or replacement battery for any of the computer models noted above or a 12-inch iBook G3, please check the battery's serial number to see if it needs to be exchanged.
Thank you for your cooperation with this exchange program.
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Pls take note...
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Thanks for posting this up.
Luckily mine is not affected.
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I just surfed onto itOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Thanks for posting this up.
Luckily mine is not affected.
Cos was inputting the iBook into the laptop discussion thread
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Please upgrade your iBook to as much RAM as possible.It helps if you have to do video presentations in school.Get at least 768MB ram.
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Same for our lappys, Windows-wiseOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Please upgrade your iBook to as much RAM as possible.It helps if you have to do video presentations in school.Get at least 768MB ram. -
eh...yr pics not clickable 1
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Alamak...I not replicating the site lorOriginally posted by bismarck:eh...yr pics not clickable 1 
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tsk tsk/./Originally posted by deathscythe99:Alamak...I not replicating the site lor
poor job of phising -
Not the initial aimOriginally posted by bismarck:tsk tsk/./
poor job of phising -
old news...
what do you mac users have to say about intel?
i thikn its bs. -
Better news than IBM being taken over by Lenovo.Put it frankly, Apple has been shafted by IBM for the last 5 years and I fear the monetary aspect is catching up with Jobs.He wants to earn more profits and this might be a small compromise to ensure the survival of Apple.Still, if they have in place a system that basically shackles the Intel chips to only run on OS X, the unique nature of Apple could still be saved.Originally posted by thinger:old news...
what do you mac users have to say about intel?
i thikn its bs. -
i dont know how solid this is - heard it from a mate...
but apparently the real reason for switching over has to do with something about copyright protection?
apparnetly...
(1)the new chips have copyright protection/antipiracy hardwired into them
and
(2)there are rumors of an iMovie store opening (iTunes, just with movies)
not sure if this is just arsetalk though,...anyone heard anything about it?
sorry for thread hijacking, but if all of us are mac users...we all care about this innit. -
but yr hidden desireOriginally posted by deathscythe99:Not the initial aim -
Hmm, how do you hardwire software scanners into a chip?Originally posted by thinger:i dont know how solid this is - heard it from a mate...
but apparently the real reason for switching over has to do with something about copyright protection?
apparnetly...
(1)the new chips have copyright protection/antipiracy hardwired into them
and
(2)there are rumors of an iMovie store opening (iTunes, just with movies)
not sure if this is just arsetalk though,...anyone heard anything about it?
sorry for thread hijacking, but if all of us are mac users...we all care about this innit. -
Darned...Originally posted by bismarck:but yr hidden desire -
no idea. im sure theyd figure out something if they wanted.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Hmm, how do you hardwire software scanners into a chip?
dunno if info is even close to being slightly correcty -
Software scanners into a chip?Originally posted by thinger:no idea. im sure theyd figure out something if they wanted.
dunno if info is even close to being slightly correcty
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I don't know how real are these rumours anyway.
I do know that Motorola isn't fast enough to produce faster chips than It has previously promised. That will hurt Apple's lead in the race for faster computers. -
That would be interesting....Hmmm....Originally posted by BÃ¥seline:I don't know how real are these rumours anyway.
I do know that Motorola isn't fast enough to produce faster chips than It has previously promised. That will hurt Apple's lead in the race for faster computers. -
Many mac users are appalled by Job's or rather, Apple's decision to switch to Intel bcos they make chips for PCs. But then again, you strip that all down.. they are still a chip maker. It will make good business sense to jump ship to a company which delivers results.Originally posted by deathscythe99:That would be interesting....Hmmm....
The new Macs with intel chips won't be roilling out till 2007. That was what Macworld said. -
So it would take 2 years or so to roll out the new Macs...Originally posted by BÃ¥seline:Many mac users are appalled by Job's or rather, Apple's decision to switch to Intel bcos they make chips for PCs. But then again, you strip that all down.. they are still a chip maker. It will make good business sense to jump ship to a company which delivers results.
The new Macs with intel chips won't be roilling out till 2007. That was what Macworld said.
Which prolly means a performance boost by then
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Yup, they need the two years to completely create the compatiblity and optimum processing intelligence which G-chip have already attained.Originally posted by deathscythe99:So it would take 2 years or so to roll out the new Macs...
Which prolly means a performance boost by then
My bet. Buy G - chip from 2005 - 2007.
If not buy Intel Based chip on macs, be the guinea pig for Apple to test on.
Really, it's all up to choices.
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woooo good thing i'm getting the 17"
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Good choice.Originally posted by kopiosatu:woooo good thing i'm getting the 17"
When? -
Join the family!Originally posted by kopiosatu:woooo good thing i'm getting the 17"