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Dead charger?
#6156 11/29/09 12:14 AM
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I think my PowerBook's charger is dead. what should I do?

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Re: Dead charger?
italiafanatico #6159 11/29/09 12:37 AM
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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.


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artie505 #6161 11/29/09 12:42 AM
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yep, I found one that works. at least I think...

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italiafanatico #6162 11/29/09 12:43 AM
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Wait, I forgot what kind of PowerBook it is!

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italiafanatico #6164 11/29/09 12:51 AM
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/Applications/Utilities/System Profiler will give you a clue.


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italiafanatico #6165 11/29/09 01:04 AM
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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.


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artie505 #6166 11/29/09 01:04 AM
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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?

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jchuzi #6167 11/29/09 01:08 AM
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Actually, Jon, (in Finder) command-shift-U>System Profiler is the real shortcut.

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Re: Dead charger?
italiafanatico #6168 11/29/09 01:23 AM
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That's it! (This may be your excuse to upgrade your obsolete Mac. frown )

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

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

Hope this helps.


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artie505 #6169 11/29/09 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted By: artie505
That's it! (This may be your excuse to upgrade your obsolete Mac. frown )

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.

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italiafanatico #6170 11/29/09 01:42 AM
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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.


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italiafanatico #6171 11/29/09 01:44 AM
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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)


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Virtual1 #6173 11/29/09 01:50 AM
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Thanks for contributing that; I was wondering about alternatives.


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Virtual1 #6174 11/29/09 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted By: Virtual1
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)
It's a socket I think

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italiafanatico #6176 11/29/09 01:55 AM
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> It's a socket I think

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


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artie505 #6179 11/29/09 02:11 AM
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I wonder if those pad things will work?

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italiafanatico #6180 11/29/09 02:16 AM
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I haven't got either a clue or the inclination to be the person to experiment.

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


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artie505 #6181 11/29/09 02:18 AM
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I don't have one.

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italiafanatico #6184 11/29/09 02:25 AM
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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.


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artie505 #6185 11/29/09 02:35 AM
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My Mac's on, but I have no way to charge it now, so i'll have to see

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italiafanatico #6186 11/29/09 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted By: italiafanatico
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.


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Re: Dead charger?
artie505 #6187 11/29/09 02:42 AM
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Not really since it doesn't recognize my router's security.

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italiafanatico #6188 11/29/09 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted By: italiafanatico
Not really since it doesn't recognize my router's security.

Huh?


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artie505 #6189 11/29/09 02:50 AM
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Internet.

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italiafanatico #6191 11/29/09 03:57 AM
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My wireless router for the internet. The security is WPA2.


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