I had the same problem, that Yoyo sucks. I'm on my second one in 3 years. Got a repllacement from an Apple dealer for CA$120.
N on 8/31/03 2:04 AM, Brian Burge Hendrix at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Greetings, > > The yo-yo adaptor on my pismo died today. For the last week or so I've > noticed that it's been very particular about sending power to the > machine, even when it appeared to be plugged in (at both ends). After > some experimentation with a multimeter and checking the specifications > for various Apple power adaptors, I've found that the power adaptor for > a 1400/cs --- model no. M4896 --- is a (temporary?) solution. The > machine is running fine and appears to be charging the battery. > > Two questions: > > 1. Is running off the 1400/cs adaptor a bad idea? I needed to do so for > at least long enough to transfer some important files from the pismo to > my ipod in case the machine has further problems. Apple's support site > says the pismo takes 1.2 (1.3?) amps, but the adaptor that came with it > was labelled as giving 1.87 or so amps ... just like the 1400/cs > adaptor. The older G3 powerbooks are listed as being compatible with > the 1400/cs adaptor, but the G3 (firewire) isn't. So, should I stop > using the 1400/cs adaptor immediately? > > 2. Where might one buy an inexpensive, durable power brick for the > pismo. Apple Canada wants $140 for a new yo-yo adaptor, and I don't > trust the design of that particular adaptor. I searched the list > archives, but I couldn't come up with a search term that worked, even > though I'm certain that I've heard this problem mentioned several times. > > Email responses would be best if I'm putting my pismo at risk by > running on the 1400/cs adaptor, since I'm getting list digests. > > Thanks, > Brian > -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
