Help! Clamshell iBook won't take a charge

[8thMan]

The charge indicator on my wife's G3 clamshell remains stuck at 4%, and the icon (as well as the green glow in the tip of the adaptor cord) indicates a fully charged battery. What gives? I just replaced the battery in January. I shut it down, pulled and reinstalled the battery, with no effect. Should I let it run down to let it 'relearn'? Or did I get stuck with a bum battery?

My plug for clamshells: they're pretty slow now and the styling is certainly controversial, but boy these things are built like a cinderblock.

 

[Nar1117]

Yeah, if you havent calibrated this new battery it might be a good idea.

You probably know the drill; Drain, let it sleep and then turn off, let sit for 5/6 hours, recharge to full.

At least i think thats what it is.