[Duo2400] 2400c battery not recognized

[Tom and Lisa P]

>Hola; long time Duo user (since '93) - Recent 2400c owner..
>
>Right now I am restricted to using my newly acquired 2400c/180 at home,
>because it will not recognize the battery; trouble is, I do not know 
>if this is
>because the battery is bad or the contacts are bad...
>
>The battery meter in the control stip constantly shows that there is no
>battery installed (the indicator near the date/time in the status 
>bar as well).
>However, when I remove and reinsert the battery, it registers as an drained
>battery FOR A SECOND, but then it reverts to being not seen.
>
>Also, when I try to run the battery recondition program, it tell me that
>there is not battery installed.
>
>Would appreciate any help; also, ala the Duos, is there some sort of way to
>align-realign the battery contacts?
>
>Thanks,
>Long Live the Mini-Powerbooks(!),
>
>Craig W.

Blown battery fuse ?  F2, IIRC.

Mad Dog