[Ti] Alex: a change in topic for a question about which I can get no answer

[Dennis Fazio]

--On Monday, January 20, 2003 10:59 PM -0600 "Martin G. Fowler" 
<fowlerhere at earthlink.net> wrote:

[...]
> Please excuse this lapse in net manor, but I have a G4 question about
> which I have received no answer.
[...]
> Well, I've been putzing around since, learning different stuff and went
> off into a "location" last week to use the G4 on battery. It was 100%
> charged yet kept giving itself a "vasectomy". Each time it shut down data
> not saved was lost; each time I had to re-set clock & date. This went on
> for two hours whether I was typing, saving, closing the lid, shutting
> down "properly" or not ... blackness.
>
> So I have two questions: (1.) Why does this happen; what do I do to stop
> it? (2.) Shouldn't the date/clock stay current no matter; can this be a
> different battery that needs replacing?"
> Well actually three questions: (3.) Does anyone want this pile of fecal
> matter?
>
> Thanks for your or any e-mailers or phone callers: 952.922.0079, sincere
> regards,  Martin G. Fowler.

It sounds like you have some sort of power management problem. It could 
also be that it caused both of your previous failures that required 
replacement of other parts, but was not properly diagnosed or discovered at 
those times. I've had power system faults cause failures in other parts of 
the machine on more than one occasion making for very expensive repair 
costs if off warranty.

I notice your area code, if correct, puts you within easy striking distance 
of the Mall of America Apple Store. I've had pretty good luck with the 
Geniuses there a couple of times so go and have them take a look. If it is 
the battery or charger, they will be able to check that. It may have to go 
back for repair again, but it seems they should help you get expedited or 
better service since this is the 3rd time.

(Thanks to Lisbeth Zachs for the helpful repost.)

--
Dennis Fazio
dfz at mac.com