Clock resets to 1969, Blank Screen, Other issues?
Issues:
1)System clock resets to 1969.
2)Battery meter returns "X" value. Will not charge.
3)Screen turns black with a green bar on the bottom horizontal.
Any attempt tp use cd drive or plug in USB device such as an external storage will result in issues 1,2,3.
Tech Tools returns with zero errors. I have to reset the PRAM every time to boot the PowerBook. PowerBook will not turn on with the battery out even when unplugged.
Do I just have to replace the PRAM battery and main battery?
Is this a good question?
5 Comments
Update *** Installed the new PRAM battery. However, it does keep track of the system date but now whenever I attempt to use the super drive the screen will turn black with the green bar, and the battery refuses to charge.
by seanofbarbaria
Update *** And the machine does not recover from sleep mode.
by seanofbarbaria
Update *** I've tried running the Ubuntu 10.01 Live dvd and it's come back with some interesting results. Upon using the hardware scanning tool when "power saving/saver methods" was tested the screen went blank like it usually does and I figured oh great it's hosed again. However, it came right back after the test was finished!
by seanofbarbaria
My Powerbook G4 reverts to march 1969 when I plug in charger or remove charger while computer is on.
by Christopher Rivas
After replacing the battery. the pram battery, the charger, the display inverter board, and the display cable everything ended up working.
by seanofbarbaria