On 11/26/02 Tim Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi, > >My 3400c came with an M4402 power adaptor when I bought it - this is the one >Apple wants to exchange for a new one. However their web application form >asks for the serial number of your PowerBook G3 - is there a way round this? > >Thanks, Tim.
Two points worth noting. Firstly, for replacement, simply enter the serial number on the adapter to determine if that unit is a candidate for replacement. Secondly, don't do the the firstly! Those M4402 adapters are the best Apple ever made for that style plug. The small form-factor (compared to the Yoyo-style replacement) is worth a premium as you'll see if you check the going rate on eBay for each. I've got both types and I cannot say I care for the Yoyo's shape or esp. the thickness. I continue to use my 4402 and have never felt it getting noticably hot even under extended use. The recall on the M4402 is for a _potential_ overheating condition, which apparently affected very few units, but was widespread enough for Apple to decide to recall 'em all rather than face _potential_ liability. Sigh, I hate to think what happened to all those innocent M4402s returned to Apple. hth, Dan K -- 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
