[X4U] How much can it cost

[John Kiss]

On Jun 1, 2008, at 2:00 AM, Randy B. Singer wrote:

> I've heard from users who have had the same type of problem that you  
> are experiencing and who at first told me that their PRAM battery  
> tested out fine.  But in the end their problem wasn't resolved until  
> they replaced the battery with a new one.
>
> In my mind, if you have a battery that is known to routinely give  
> out in about three years, and you are experiencing the type of  
> problems that are typical of a drained battery, and your battery is  
> three or more years old, not replacing that $5 battery is penny wise  
> but pound foolish.

Good advice. When checking a battery it should always be tested under  
load, i.e. in the circuit. If you tested it out of the computer that  
can give you faulty readings because even a near-dead battery can show  
normal voltage.