Hello, I am new to the list. I made a mistake and posted this question to the G-Group, Folks were very helpful anyway, until a list manager noticed... Oops. I still have one unresolved question, Can I use the AC adapter from my 300 mhz Clamshell (tangerine) to test out the Lombard, in case that was the issue? Ron's reply was helpful, but if anyone Knows for sure, that would be great. Here is the thread from the other list:
>> My G3 Lombard has been having power issues lately. Starting a few >> weeks ago, it only charged the battery to 20%. My wife (who >> primarily uses this computer) is away at her Mom's house, and Just >> called me today to say that it won't turn on at all even with the >> power cord plugged in. Is it likely that I can fix this with a new >> cord, "charging Board", and PRAM battery, or do you think I need to >> spring for a new battery as well? >> > > Pull the main battery and see if it runs on external power. > > WRT repair, you're thinking in the right direction. Leave the main > battery decision until last. First tho, clean things. Crud in the > power socket can be nasty... > > HTH, > - Dan. > Thanks Dan, When I called this morning , I had her reset the PRAM... It came on for a few min. then went black again, as if it were not recognizing the power cord at all. When she gets home next week I'll do a good cleaning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- Peter This scenario tells me that your battery is hosed and your charger may not be working either. When the Lombard sits unused for a while, it can "sort of recharge" the battery if it is plugged into a power outlet. It may not take a complete charge because of the age and condition of the battery. You have described a "momentary power on and power failure" situation when you said that it came on for a few minutes and then went black. This is the classic description of a battery without any charge in it or too weak to hold a good charge. Suggestions: Try starting it up with a power adapter plugged in and the battery removed. If it runs, the power adapter is good. If it doesn't run, the power adapter is probably at fault. Try starting it up with the original battery (charged up), but with no power adapter plugged in. If it runs, the battery is good for a while anyway. If it doesn't run, the battery is probably at fault. Try starting it up with a different battery (if available and charged up) and no power adapter plugged in. If it runs, you have confirmed that your original battery is at fault. Try starting it up with a different power adapter (if available). If it runs this time, the original power adapter is at fault. By doing it in this manner, you are eliminating each power source as the culprit one part at a time and can concentrate on repairing or replacing the suspect part. Happy testing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- Thanks Ron, I will try all of that on Sunday, when My wife, and my Lombard get back from their trip. As far as a different power adapter is concerned, am I right in thinking that the adapters from Clamshell I- books are compatible with lombard and pismo? Peter ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- I cannot answer this with certainty without having one of each adapter in front of me to read the label. Check the output voltage on each adapter to be sure that you are not putting a high voltage into a low voltage machine. As long as the plug fits the socket and the voltage output also matches, you should be able to use the adapters interchangeably. Apple made some changes in the size of the plug/socket from one model to another and that can cause problems if you don't properly identify the needed model of charger. And, then Apple came out with the MagSafe adapter which uses a totally different connection method. Thank you, Apple, for the added confusion! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, 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] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
