powerbook 17" 1.67 did not wake up/ now start

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today my PB 17" 1.67 GHz with latest tiger did not wake up today from sleep. so i took out the battery and plugged in my adapter and restarted. it worked until i read i put the battery back in...

then i followed these instructions from apple.

1. If the computer is on, turn it off.
2. Disconnect the power adapter and remove the main battery.
3. Hold the power button down for five seconds, then release.
4. Install the main battery and connect the power adapter.
5. Press the power button to restart the computer.

and now it will NOT even start.

before it went totally dead, i pressed to see if the battery was dead...on the back of the computer the green battery light still lites up.

as well as the date is still correct.

i am soooo desperate for help. thank you for your time and assistance.

please explain detailed instructions. thanks so much.

as well as an estimate what the charge would be at apple and the time ready for pick up.

forever grateful,
kate
 
k8chin said:
... and now it will NOT even start.

before it went totally dead, i pressed to see if the battery was dead...on the back of the computer the green battery light still lites up.

as well as the date is still correct.

as well as an estimate what the charge would be at apple and the time ready for pick up.
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Does the light in the power adapter plug light up after you plug in to your PowerBook? Does it show green, then change to amber after a few moments?
Does your PowerBook start only the battery is removed?

How do you know that the date is still correct if your PowerBook will not start?

If you check at an Apple Store, or another Apple service provider, you would probably be charged around $50 to diagnose the problem. The diagnosis should result in a quote for that repair. Repair cost would depend on what parts are needed.
 
the ac adapter was green when plugged without the battery. as well as the time was correct.

when i attempted to put in the battery that is when everything DID NOT START.

in the mean time, is there anything you suggest to do myself before going?

thank you for everything.
 
based on my problem, what do you think the problem is? how much are we talking here for it to be fixed?

i have checked all my outlets, the ac adapter, the battery is the only thing working on the back of the laptop...it's one green light.

i have continued to revive the PM. nothing...

i got this brand new in april 05 and it is not covered by the warranty.
 
k8chin said:
based on my problem, what do you think the problem is? how much are we talking here for it to be fixed?

i have checked all my outlets, the ac adapter, the battery is the only thing working on the back of the laptop...it's one green light.

i have continued to revive the PM. nothing...

i got this brand new in april 05 and it is not covered by the warranty.
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I'm not sure what to think, but as a guess, perhaps your battery has failed. Probably about $130 to replace? If there is only one light showing when you press the button on the battery, then it may not be charging, or your power adapter is not working properly, which would be another $90. Could be just one, or both.

What's the PM that you are reviving? I can't decide what you mean? (reset the power manager?)

It's difficult to tell what your problem is here - This shouldn't be too difficult to diagnose, get it checked out at an Apple service provider somewhere.
 
yes been trying to reset the power manager.

1. If the computer is on, turn it off.
Shift-Control-Option-Power on the keyboard. Do not press the fn (Function) key while using this combination of keystrokes.
3. Wait 5 seconds.
4. Press the Power button to restart the computer.

so you think my PM battery failed not my regular battery?

last november i rebought a ac adapter due to messing up the pin that connects to the computer. very rarely it will not charge. i had taken it to the apple store but of course it worked there.

i am just scared of the possibility of replacing the whole logic board and costing $1,000 in another forum i read. i got this computer just last april!

i can't imagine what happened here in the first place and it worked only without the battery NOT installed. my computer was functioning fine. the ac was connected and green.

i will take it apple to get it diagnosed. so i have to pay for $50 diagnose, $130 the PM battery, power adapter for $90 that is the worst case?

sorry to bother you but will this be fixed in a day?

may i ask what causes these failures?

thanks so much for the quick turn around on replying. i was tired of looking at other forums.

i will definitely donate for your services and site.

thank you for answering my questions. it's been very stressful.
 
k8chin said:
i will take it apple to get it diagnosed. so i have to pay for $50 diagnose, $130 the PM battery, power adapter for $90 that is the worst case?
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No, it's free to get it looked at. At least $50 if they have to open it up. A battery can be had from a 3rd party for ~ $60. Logic board would be the worst case, $1000, at least. From a 3rd party.
 
Charge depends on where you live. The repair shops within a reasonable driving distance of this area charge around $50 for a diagnosis.
 
this certainly looks like a dead battery (internal short circuit) of secondly a logic board mailfunction when using the battery (loading it / using it for power).

Check the website of apple if you laptop is part of the battery recall program (apple pays all charges). Otherwise try to find some else with the same battery the system and try your in that computer / that battery in your computer.

Otherwise the best gamble is buying another battery and hope for the best. There is only a slim chance the adaptor or the logic board will be causing the problem. A spare battery (AND ADAPTOR) also handy at some occasions.

Good luck, Kees
 
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