[DuoList] Powerbook Duo 280c inquiry

[The IdeaStudio, LLC]

Hi,

I recently came into possession of a Powerbook Duo 280c - quite the cool
little Mac. 

A few things:

(1) Configuration is 12/320, system OS 7.5.1 - here's the dilemna, there's
no "battery monitor" application on the machine. I cannot check the status
of the 2 batteries that came with the Pbook - see below. In the "control
strip" folder there's a "battery monitor" file, but when I go to open it the
"original file cannot be found" error comes up. Apparently the unit hasn't
been used in years - probably packed inside some dark crawlspace waiting for
that day to be resurrected by a Mac faithful.

(2) There is a "Battery Tools" floppy - can that be used to check the
batteries?

(3) I've kept the power supply connected to the laptop for several hours,
only to disconnect it, and find out the machine does not boot up. This is
probably a good indicator that the batteries are no longer usable.

(4) Can the PRAM battery be dead and need replacing?

If there's a way to recharge these batteries, please let me know. I hope
someone out there can give me some assistance. Thank you.

Regards,

John