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How to reset completely one of them new fangled game carts. Befuddled SNES user ahead inside. [more inside]
posted by jeribus on Apr 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there anyway to purchase a new battery for a Dell inspiron without going through Dell? [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Apr 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a way to reuse an apple powerbook g4 battery to power a macbook pro? I know that it doesn't fit, but I'm hoping there is some kind of external pack that can accept and charge a powerbook battery but which can power a macbook pro. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by jwiener on Apr 5, 2007 - 5 answers

The battery in my IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad Z60t went out of warranty 4/29/07. When I woke up today, the machine says "Irreparable damage to the battery has been detected. Replace the battery with a new one." Is it really damaged? Could it be a broken sensor? Some kind of software glitch? Is this typical? Is there a better alternative to the $159 replacement?
posted by fourstar on Apr 1, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm looking to do an art project that involves photographing a bunch of lights, 25-50 lights, spread throughout a small area of a pine forest. What would be the best, really cheap, way to make these "independent lights". [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Mar 2, 2007 - 21 answers

If I send my 3rd generation iPod in to Apple for a battery replacement, will I get a refurb 3rd gen or a 5.5? [more inside]
posted by b1tr0t on Feb 20, 2007 - 15 answers

Car battery solar trickle charger -- fact or fiction? [more inside]
posted by Mid on Feb 8, 2007 - 16 answers

Recommend a portable battery-driven power outlet, ideally suited to plug a cash register into all day at conventions. [more inside]
posted by Kemayo on Jan 29, 2007 - 7 answers

Wii owners: How long did your original pack-in Panasonic batteries last in your Wiimote? [more inside]
posted by Durhey on Jan 21, 2007 - 11 answers

My year-old Powerbook G4 has acquired the habit of suddenly shutting off when it thinks it has no more power, which usually happens when the menubar item says the battery is around 30% full. Do I need a new battery? Or can I massage it into the proper sleeping/hibernating behavior somehow?
posted by dreamyshade on Jan 18, 2007 - 8 answers

Where should I buy a battery for a 2-year-old cell phone? My LG VX6100 is down to 48 hours of standby time, and I'd prefer not to get a new phone (and renew my cell carrier contract) right now. But a compatible battery does not seem to be available from a small handful of trustworthy sources, only from dozens of anonymous cell phone accessory stores. I'm wary of lousy or simply fake cell phone battery stores selling refurbished or used batteries as if they were new. Does anyone know of any reputable sources of new cell phone batteries for old phones? [more inside]
posted by dan_of_brainlog on Jan 12, 2007 - 7 answers

How much exactly will using my laptop on AC destroy my battery? [more inside]
posted by qvantamon on Nov 25, 2006 - 15 answers

I spilt Top Ramen on my laptop - is it gone for good? [more inside]
posted by brittanyq on Nov 17, 2006 - 6 answers

I need to change the backup battery on my Roland Juno-60 synthesizer. [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Nov 7, 2006 - 2 answers

Help me understand/explain anomalous laptop power adapter and/or battery behaviour. Why would it be dead, then fine? Why would the system crash when it should hibernate? [more inside]
posted by tiamat on Oct 27, 2006 - 6 answers

I just got a new battery in my ipod. The instructions say I need to charge it for a few hours before using. Is there any reason for me not to unplug it before it fully charges and start using it?
posted by ManInSuit on Oct 26, 2006 - 19 answers

Why won't my Thinkpad battery charge fully when it's plugged into the wall? [more inside]
posted by escabeche on Oct 24, 2006 - 10 answers

My laptop isn't getting along with it's power supply. I thought it was the power supply, but apparently not. Help please! [more inside]
posted by JonahBlack on Oct 17, 2006 - 11 answers

On a device with 2 batteries, say for an example, a remote control with 2 AA batteries, the instructions for the device say, when the time comes, to replace both batteries, not just one. As if replacing one battery, while it will supply enough energy to run the device, will somehow damage the device. Is this just a ruse to sell more batteries?
posted by allelopath on Oct 9, 2006 - 9 answers

Probablynotfilter: Is there a way I can keep usb on during standby mode on my laptop, so I can charge my mp3 player? [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe on Sep 27, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me turn a string of christmas lights portable. [more inside]
posted by iurodivii on Sep 15, 2006 - 6 answers

How do I determine if my 1997 Toyota T100 truck is negative grounded or positive grounded? [more inside]
posted by reishus on Sep 9, 2006 - 8 answers

Is anyone else having trouble with Apple's most recent G4 powerbook battery recall program? [more inside]
posted by delladlux on Sep 8, 2006 - 9 answers

My iBook G4 has lately been winking out, for no apparent reason, as I'm in the middle of something (I have to reset the date each time, among other things). The weird thing is that it only seems to happen when I'm on battery power. When I press the little button on the bottom, it seems to indicate full power. However, I was noticing a month or so ago I was getting weird battery warnings -- saying it was almost out of power, when it said there was 41% power remaining, etc. Has anyone had this problem, and might a new battery somehow be the solution?
posted by jgballard on Aug 17, 2006 - 5 answers

Have batteries in consumer electronics and laptops always recharged in less time than they discharged? If not, when did it switch to being the way it is now? [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on Aug 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Battery confusingness! Yesterday my Dell Inspiron 5150 laptop got caught in a loop of my bad programming. I finally got it stopped, but it had drained the battery. Plugging the charger in made the battery light start flashing... [more inside]
posted by JonahBlack on Aug 15, 2006 - 9 answers

Help with my car battery. [more inside]
posted by DieHipsterDie on Aug 11, 2006 - 5 answers

Is there such a thing as an inexpensive, battery-powered air conditioner? [more inside]
posted by bingo on Jul 3, 2006 - 22 answers

Another question about NiMH rechargeable batteries: Can I use brand A batteries in a brand B charger? Also, how can I tell a 'smart' charger from the timed version I hear tell of? [more inside]
posted by tiamat on Jun 28, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm looking to purchase a "new" battery for my laptop... a simple google search brings up a ton of possibilities, while a froogle search brings up some more realistic prices. I'm looking for anyone that has experience with buying laptop batteries online. [more inside]
posted by hatsix on Jun 20, 2006 - 6 answers

Can I recondition a dead laptop battery? [more inside]
posted by jclovebrew on Jun 16, 2006 - 7 answers

You know how when you buy a new phone/laptop/mp3 player, the instructions always say to charge the batter fully before using it? Does that mean I shouldn't use it while it's charging? [more inside]
posted by skryche on Jun 11, 2006 - 6 answers

I lost my camera's battery charger transformer on a trip. Can't find one anywhere cheaply. Can I use another voltage? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Jun 10, 2006 - 11 answers

A fairly new (analogue) watch has started slowing and occasionally stopping. How can I check the battery's charge to see whether that's the problem or whether the watch is fundamentally horlicksed and needs to be sent back?
posted by Hogshead on Jun 4, 2006 - 11 answers

When trying to change the batteries in my maglite after a long period of neglect, I found that the cap wouldn't unscrew. After persuading it open with a pair of mol-grips, I could see that one of the batteries had leaked and there was a big grey corroded-looking stain on the inside of the battery compartment. Is there any way I can clean this up, or should I bid farewell to my trusty torch? The battery is a D cell alkaline.
posted by primer_dimer on May 28, 2006 - 7 answers

where can you find a battery for a Sony VAIO for less than $140? [more inside]
posted by luneray on May 24, 2006 - 4 answers

iPod battery turned soft and squishy. Why? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on Mar 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Small, WIFI, USB, Externally rechargeable batteries, Tablet PC Does such a beast exist? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Mar 10, 2006 - 9 answers

So I have a dead 4g iPod with a 60 gig hard drive. I'm thinking about buying a new 30 gig one and upgrading it myself... [more inside]
posted by bh on Mar 3, 2006 - 8 answers

I have an old portable solar panel setup rattling around, and I'd like to put it to use. [more inside]
posted by pullayup on Mar 2, 2006 - 4 answers

What happens when an Ipod battery dies? [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on Feb 26, 2006 - 18 answers

Anyone has information on possible electromagnetic field inside the Prius (Toyota Hybrid) from the large battery pack?
posted by semmi on Jan 28, 2006 - 5 answers

WindowsXPFilter: How can I make the power meter icon on my new laptop display the time remaining in addition to the percent of battery power left? [more inside]
posted by richardhay on Jan 28, 2006 - 8 answers

Can you mix rechargeable batteries with different mAh ratings? [more inside]
posted by monsta coty scott on Jan 16, 2006 - 9 answers

Laptop battery solutions: Should out-of-the-box battery life be the deciding factor in which laptop to purchase? Or are there reasonable workarounds? [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard on Dec 26, 2005 - 17 answers

I'm looking for an external battery for my 5G iPod. Less than $100, at least five hours, the smaller the better. Any suggestions?
posted by JPowers on Dec 24, 2005 - 4 answers

i am thinking of getting a battery recharger and am asking if this particular type/model http://www.battery-recharger.com/ works well thank you
posted by robbyrobs on Dec 22, 2005 - 2 answers

My laptop won't boot with the battery in, even when it's plugged in. Is it dead? [more inside]
posted by miniape on Dec 21, 2005 - 9 answers

Can I increase the battery capacity of a 1st gen iPod mini? [more inside]
posted by skallas on Dec 16, 2005 - 3 answers

Power Inverters for cars - the thing you plug into your cigarette lighter, with a regular wall-plug on the other end. I bought one last night, for use with gadgets on a road trip. Thing is, they offer two types, excuse the B-st B-y links: this one (95W), which I bought, and a stronger one (150W) here - Question is, I went with the smaller cheaper one but I know nothing about power use for things. Should I return it for the larger, or is this sufficient power to charge a laptop, camera, PSP, ipod, etc? Mostly concerned with safety to equipment and car's electrical system. THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE. [more inside]
posted by Peter H on Dec 16, 2005 - 16 answers