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Apple has released a Battery Update for iBooks and PowerBooks In your Mac OS X Software Update:


    The Battery Update enhances the performance of the battery to ensure that full capacity is available for your PowerBook or iBook.

    System Requirements


    Installation of the Battery Update requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later.


    The Battery Update supports the following products:


    iBook (Dual USB)

    iBook (Late 2001
    )
    iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM)

    iBook (32 VRAM)

    iBook G4 (12-inch)

    PowerBook G4 (12-inch)

    PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI)

    PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW 800)

    PowerBook G4 (17-inch)

    PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.33GHz)

    Note: Once the Battery Update software has been installed, each battery you install in your PowerBook or iBook will be updated automatically.

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