Powerbook G4 + Jaguar = 2 hrs battery time

[z4ph0d]

I can't get more than 2.5 hours out of my 1.st generation Powerbook G4 500 mhz. I have 512Mb RAM and 10.2.1. The reduced processor option is selected in energy saver, but to no effect. In OS9 I used to get 5 hours out of a full battery. Anybody know a solution to this problem?

 

[r4bid]

did it start right away when you upgrade? If not it is likely that you battery is just breaking down and loosing charge potential. If you have a spare battery or know someone that does give that a try and see how long it lasts for you.

 

[z4ph0d]

Hey, thanks for the reply. Its always been like this in os X. Haven't checked in OS9, but the norm in my experience would be that I get 5 hrs with power-saving features enabled. Tried zapping pram, but no change