1. I don't know about others but I have always heard the expected life span of a PRAM battery was 5 years.
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2. Any used battery is a guess--it might last 5 yrs and it might need to be replaced under warranty. If you are planning to keep the computer more than 6 months I would get a new battery. Less than that use the used battery.
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2. Any used battery is a guess--it might last 5 yrs and it might need to be replaced under warranty. If you are planning to keep the computer more than 6 months I would get a new battery. Less than that your current battery should be fine.
Hello Richard, To answer your questions in order
1. I don't know about others but I have always heard the expected life span of a PRAM battery was 5 years.
2. Any used battery is a guess--it might last 5 yrs and it might need to be replaced under warranty. If you are planning to keep the computer more than 6 months I would get a new battery. Less than that use the used battery.
Good luck whatever you decide. Ralph
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