PRAM Battery

1. Larry Weil - 19 October 2007

   Does anyone know the Radio Shack part number for a Mac PRAM battery? I have a G4/800 desktop (Quicksilver 2002), but I believe it¹s the same battery they¹ve used for numerous models over the years.

   Thanks for your help.

   Larry Weil
   Lake Wobegone, NH

2. Chuck Reti - 19 October 2007

   Mac Logic board battery part numbers from different suppliers/mfrs:

   Tadiran Lithium Inorganic TL 5101 (at Batteries Plus stores, or mailorder (purple body))

   Radio Shack 23-026 (the Tadiran battery but more expensive. Last time I looked they were asking $15 or more)

   NuPower ER 14250 OWC (macsales.com) (yellow body)) cheap $4.99

   ABLE 3.6V www.mac-battery.com

   Macintosh Battery web page:
   http://www.academ.com/info/macintosh/ --
   Chuck Reti
   Detroit MI

3. morenuf - 20 October 2007

   If you are not in a hurry, OWC (Other World Computing) has them for $5-$7. They are a great Mac accessory, memory, hardisks, etc supplier. It is a 3.6v lithium battery.

   These PRAM batteries last about 5 years, but some have reported them lasting 7 years.

   I am just a satisfied customer, no connection to the company.

   Morenuf

   morenuf@nobodyhome.com.invalid

4. B'ichela - 20 October 2007

   The Duracell CR2 fits in. its a 1/2 AA litium cell like the pram battery is. but it lasts quite awhile. My two macs have one in each! It however isn't the cheapest way at $7 a pop but this thing has more maH than the standard tandian does.

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