I'm rather experienced with desktop Macs but have little experience with powerbooks.
My friend's G3/266/14.1" TFT (I hope that sufficiently identifies the model!) PB recently stopped working. Whether with the battery in, the adapter connected, or both, it doesn't go on. The only sign of life is the green light that goes on for a second when I hold down Fn-Control-Shift and press the power button. I tested the voltage between the outer metal cylinder against the tip of the center post. (Since I don't know whether the power adapter is supposed to supply its 24 volts as DC or AC, I tried both!) Nothing! Does this mean the adapter is dead, or should the voltage drop be between two different parts of the center post, like with stereo plugs? If it is dead, what are the alternatives to Apple's $75 replacement? Are there non-Apple replacements? I could probably put something together using the plug from the dead one. Is the output AC or DC? If DC, what is the polarity? -- 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:powerbooks@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:powerbooks-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:powerbooks-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
