For the second time in less than a year, I've just received a replacement yo-yo adapter from Apple for my graphite iBook (SE). Two now have developed shorts or some other defect that prevents the iBook from getting a charge (no green or orange light at the computer's power-input; one can even see sparks in one adapter cord, where it plugs into the computer). To its credit, Apple has provided replacements speedily and without hassle, even though the iBook has technically been out of warranty for a few weeks now.
But, gosh, I dread the seemingly inevitable time when Apple refuses to replace another failed adapter. Questions for the assembled members of this list: Is my experience unusual? Has anyone come up with a strategy to extend the life of these (seemingly) troubled adapters? Of the three adapters I've had now, the first jack fit extremely tightly; the second was relatively loose; and the latest seems somewhere in the middle. Which is best? And the iBook's battery now has a scant charge-life of about 20 minutes. Could the faulty adapters have cut into the battery's life? Or is a year of daily use about all one can expect from an iBook (SE) battery? Thanks to all for your insight -- Charlie Meyerson -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:G-Books-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:G-Books-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
