If it is one of the newer ibook G3's that use the same plug as the G4 powerbook then it should work.
The 65 watts vs. 45 watts is the maximum power output the brick can safely deliver. So if you're ibook only needs 45 watts and the brick is capable of delivering up to 65, it will only deliver what the ibook needs. This is not a problem and may even be better for the computer and brick since it won't be running as close to maximum capability - the brick should stay cooler and the computer will get smoother cleaner power. However if you go the other way and try to use a 45 watt brick to run a computer that needs 65 watts of power, you are overloading the brick and that is potentially dangerous. Someone did that here at work, tried to power a 17 inch G4 powerbook using an ibook 45 watt supply - fortunately there wasn't enough smoke to set off the sprinklers. --- On Thu, 1/14/10, K K <[email protected]> wrote: > From: K K <[email protected]> > Subject: ibook G3 500 mhz- can it use a 65w adapter from a Powerbook G4? > To: [email protected] > Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 10:59 AM > I'd appreciate advice about the ibook > g3 500 mhz power supply. It came > with a 45w adapter. However, I have been given a 65w > adapter from a > Powerbook G4 and wonder if that will also work on the ibook > G3? > Thanks. > -- > 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] > To leave 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/ >
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