I think my PowerBook's charger is dead. what should I do?

I assume "charger" means "power adapter," in which case your first step might be to try to find another Mac that uses the same one and see if yours works with it. (Don't guess about a machine's specs; be certain before you plug it in!!!)

If you can't find such a Mac try a "Genius" or other Apple tech who, I'll guess, has ways to test an adapter to see if it's outputting the correct power.

Good luck.

yep, I found one that works. at least I think...

Wait, I forgot what kind of PowerBook it is!

/Applications/Utilities/System Profiler will give you a clue.

Artie is right, of course, but here's a shortcut to opening System Profiler:

1. Click the Apple menu (upper left of the screen).
2. From the drop-down menu, click About This Mac.
3. In the About This Mac window, click More Info. That opens System Profiler. SP will give you every bit of information that you ever (or never) wanted to know about your Mac.

Machine Model: PowerBook G4
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 550 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 256 MB
Bus Speed: 100 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.2.9f1

This?

Actually, Jon, (in Finder) command-shift-U>System Profiler is the real shortcut.

That's it! (This may be your excuse to upgrade your obsolete Mac. )

According to Mactracker these are your power adapter's specs:

"Power Adapter: 45 W Apple Power Adapter (M8576**/A)"

Hope this helps.

Can't. Financial issues. The PowerBook G4 that was made in 2006's AC adapter worked, but I don't have it. I was at someone's house.

A quick eBay search turns up replacement power adapters that go for $10 - $20, but I'll advise you to be really careful to get an exact replacement...ask the vendor specific questions to satisfy yourself and check hir feedback as well.

Good luck.

may as well buy the 65w adapter. that's all we carry. we also carry the larger magsafe adapter too, (85w) no sense in carrying the smaller ones, the bigger ones work the same and cost the same. (and no, they won't 'overpower' it, current is supplied on demand)

Thanks for contributing that; I was wondering about alternatives.

It's a socket I think

> It's a socket I think

If you mean as opposed to a "MagSafe" you're correct. (MagSafe adapters didn't happen until 2006.)

I wonder if those pad things will work?

I haven't got either a clue or the inclination to be the person to experiment.

(I don't see any computers pictured here.)

I don't have one.

If finances are an issue, why not just go for a cheap 3rd world replacement adapter?

I can't speak for them, but the battery I bought was as advertised (except the color was slightly off), although its longevity is yet to be determined.

My Mac's on, but I have no way to charge it now, so i'll have to see

Well, don't waste what little charge you've got on banter! You may need it for something important.

Not really since it doesn't recognize my router's security.

Huh?

Internet.

My wireless router for the internet. The security is WPA2.