Ibook shuts down when moved

When moving it will sometimes shut down when put down ever so gently. Any suggestions?

Hey chaz and Welcome to Apple Discussions,
When moving it will sometimes shut down when put down ever so gently
It would help to know exactly which iBook we're talking about here, speed and size.
In general, if you're only on battery power when this happens, I would check the battery lock they can get loose and need tightning. Dirt/corrosion there can also cause this symptom.
Also the battery interconnect board, Corey Arnold problem U28, possible short in the inverter cable.
Do some more diagnostics; move the display, leave it on with the display flat on the table an the lower section up, pull the power lead and try to disturb just the battery.
Post back.
Richard

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