12" Ibook Battery in a 12" power book?

I have a 12" ibook g4 and I am thinking of upgrading to a 12" powerbook, can i use the two batteries I already own for my ibook compatible with a 12" powerbook?
thanks, tim

I don't think so, I believe the ibook battery is physically different in thickness and size.

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