> I have a G4 Powerbook, and if I take out the battery, it won't start > up again, even if it is plugged in. Is there something special I need > to do first? Assuming there's a motherboard battery in this particular model, it probably needs to be replaced. It may be something you can handle, depending on your level of expertise, but it's probably best left to an authorized repair facility. BRIAN PEARCE Red Jacket Press, LLC <http://www.redjacketpress.com>