Unless I'm completely misunderstanding something, what Jim says here isn't right, and Janice is right to be concerned about polarity. Reversing polarity is a good way to fry things, last I heard, and not all devices use the same polarity. Best to be certain you've got it right before you plug anything in.
Beverly > janice>being ac adapter,polarity isn't issue.only size > of plug to fit jack. jim > --- Janice Freeman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi! >> I was trying to revive an old Apple PowerCD to use >> with my 5300, and was >> looking for a power adapter. The service manual >> lists the specs as follows: >> Specifications Electrical - 7 >> Electrical >> Line Voltage 100�240 VAC >> Frequency 220�230 V, 50 Hz Europe >> 100 V, 50/60 Hz Japan >> 240 V, 50 Hz UK >> 120 V, 60 Hz US >> Power Consumption 15 W >> >> I have an "OEM 120 VAC 60Hz 15W", "Output: AC 9V 1 >> Amp" adapter borrowed >> from my Dayna Etherprint. Would this work? I am >> concerned that nothing is >> mentioned about the "+ or -" (polarity?). >> >> Thanks, >> Janice >> -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
