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From: bmartin@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Brian Martin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Mac II Logic Board Batteries
Summary: Symptoms of failure?
Message-ID: <11743@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>
Date: 3 Mar 91 23:17:04 GMT
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Organization: Martin Information Systems, Ltd.
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What are the symptoms of battery failure on the Mac II logic board? I have a
Mac II that does not want to start up--no chimes/bong, etc. It is an Aug 1988
model. A friend of mine suggested desoldering both batteries from the logic
board and testing them. Before I do so, I'd like some advice on whether
or not this is an appropriate action.

Assuming it's a battery problem, where do I get them?

If it's a logic board problem, would it make sense to get the IIfx upgrade
rather than pay for a logic board repair?

Thanks in advance.

Please send replies to martin@medix.pegasus.com

Brian K. Martin, M.D.
Martin Information Systems, Ltd.
Honolulu, Hawaii