At 5:30 PM -0500 7/31/03, macnifico wrote: >Hi! > >My PowerBook Wallstreet has this classic problem. I need to prop up the a/c plug so >it exerts pressure, otherwise the battery won't charge, and even if the Control Strip >shows that the PB is taking its power from the wall, the battery is the one that it >really working, discharging normally.
I fixed this problem with my Wallstreet. The power receptacle solder connection has failed. It's easy to solder, but you have to take the thing apart to get to it. If your queasy about soldering, then take the board out and see if you can get an electronic technician to fix it. Stereo and TV Techs should know how to solder, and it is a 30 second job to do it. Do you have a friend that is an electrical engineer or technician? If you want to attempt it your self, make sure you use a good electronic iron and rosin core solder (don't use acid core). The connector is big, so you don't have to be too precise. Clean the flux off afterward with flux remover. Paul -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
