PowerBook G4 PRAM Battery Replacement
Last updated on Sep 18, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓PRAM batteries on the G4 PowerBooks are an aging part causing errors with the date and time among other things. You can replace the battery with just a few simple steps.
What you need
Parts
Tools
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You will need to remove the PRAM battery assembly from your computer. Refer to our G4 PowerBook guides for how to do that specifically for your computer.
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Make note of where the positive (+) side connects so to eliminate confusion when you try to install the new battery.
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There are only two locations where you will need to solder.
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With a soldering iron, place the tip on the first joint and hold it there until the solder liquefies allowing you to pull the battery's terminal away.
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Do the same for the second, soldered joint.
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With the old battery free from the assembly, you can now install your new one.
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Again, make note of where the positive (+) side is installed.
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Place the battery terminal directly on the remaining solder joint.
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Using the soldering iron, apply pressure until the solder liquefies and joins with the battery terminal
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Do the same thing for the other soldering joint and you are done.
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You can now install the PRAM assembly back in the computer.
