What a poor quality note I wrote! I apologize. I have a PowerBook G4 17-inch Aluminum 1GHz laptop powered by battery model no. A 1039, 10.8V. That is what I was asking about. Mike > > Michel Treisman wrote: > >> From giving me an hour of usage, my battery has collapsed to lasting >> about 3-4 minutes, after being fully charged. Is there any way to >> restore a battery in that state? Or any good source for a cheap >> replacement? >> Mike >> > > Good morning, Mike! > Perhaps I've missed something here that would give me a clue, but WHAT > battery? > What does it power? > What's the battery make and model? > Now new or old is it? > > Need some more information. > > keith whaley >