Probably to help ensure that this doesn’t happen to anyone else, Apple has decided to recall more than a million batteries shipped with its G4 iBook and PowerBook computers from October 2003 through 2006:
More information can be found on the Apple web site. On the positive side of this, at least I’m getting a fresh new battery for my two-year-old laptop…
The ABS warning indicator in my Integra started lighting up this week. Following the directions on this forum, I got the car to tell me that there seemed to be a problem with the rear, passenger-side ABS speed sensor.
In most ABS-equipped cars, there is a magnetic induction speed sensor at each wheel which allows the antilock controller to determine when a tire begins to slip under heavy braking. But because these sensors contain magnets and are relatively exposed, they often collect metal brake filings and other junk that can obstruct their operation. So, aside from interference due to Desiree’s magnificent aura (long story), the most likely explanation for my ABS troubles seemed to be that the sensor was just dirty.
For any other Integra owners out there, here’s a brief explanation of how to remove, inspect, and clean your rear ABS sensors. It’s a pretty straightforward process, and all you will need are:
Begin by raising your car onto the jack stand. Remove the wheel in question. On the front side of the hub, just behind the rotor, you’ll …