>Greetings: > >My friend recently gave me a Powerbook 145B. Unfortunately, batteries >and auto adapters are difficult to find and expensive. > >I read the specifications on my AC adapter, which said the output was >7.5V, 2.OA. What I'm wondering is if I could use a generic universal >auto adapter with my Powerbook, and also where I could find batteries >at a low cost. After all, a laptop that isn't portable may as well not >be a laptop.
You can get away with any adaptor that puts out between 6 and 8 volts DC at 2 Amps or better. The current requirement is the tough part, but I've run mine on 6VDC at 3 Amps with no problems. The only time the PB145 draws more than 2.5A is at startup, and after that it settles down to less than 2A with the HD running and the backlight on. Most auto adaptors are only good for 1.5A maximum (if regulated), but you can give it a shot. The only thing you''ll fry is the adaptor itself if it can't supply the needed current. Good luck : ) -- 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> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
