>> How do you test the output of the AC adapter? I tried connecting a >> voltmeter to the output plug in all the ways I could see, but got no >> readings on two adapters that work. > > The outer sleeve is not connected. It is present for mechanical > strength. Also to shield the inner connector from possible shorts. > > (Previous PBs used a female connector and no outer sleeve. This PB > uses a male connector with a protective sleeve). > > Inside the sleeve is a 3mm (more or less) tip-ring plug. > > You measure the voltage at the tip and ring.
Great concise answer, Peter. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's G-Books list, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
