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From: platkus@en.ecn.purdue.edu (Shawn W Platkus)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Upgrading to ROM 01; Why can't I do it myself?
Message-ID: <1991Apr24.205722.19257@en.ecn.purdue.edu>
Date: 24 Apr 91 20:57:22 GMT
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Organization: Purdue University Engineering Computer Network
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In article <8940D523879F205A45@MACALSTR.EDU> SHBOUM@MACALSTR.EDU writes:
>In an earlier article Platkus writes:
>
>>>dealers really don't have to worry about whats wrong, they simply misdiagnose
>>>problems {like the battery} and overcharge us. Apple's been having problems
>>>with the battery, it was supposed to last for 5-10 years and gee guess what,
>>>its only lasting 2-5 now...
>
>> Just wanted to say that I've got a Woz edition, and my battery is STILL
>> GOING...
>
>        Well some batteries are going to last longer {depends on how long you
>use the system, etc.} However, they did overestimate the life-span of their
>battery... Hopefully some will last the estimated 10 years!!!
>
>                                                        - Hal

Just curious, why would the life of the battery depend on System Usage?  Does 
the battery only operate when the computer is off?  Also, why didn't apple
put a ni-cad or something that could be charged when the computer was on?
Then you'd never have to repalce the battery.

platkus