Thanks for the reply. The rated input voltage I was supplying was a bit higher than what it was designed for (states on the Powerbook 7.5V 2A max) and I was giving it just under 10v (using a battery pack that supplied a 3A max supply). Normally semiconductors are a bit more tolerant to a bit more voltage but you might be correct. As far as the amperage deal. Simple electronics specifies that a unit will only consume as much current as it needs. So supplying 10A of power would net the same results as supplying 2A. There are a few exceptions to the rule, such as a AMM meter which is set inline of a lead. But for the most part components won't be damaged by excessive current.
Anyway, I'll tear it down again and go component by component testing to see if any are bad. Maybe the extra voltage did fry the computer. If it did, anyone interested in parts? I'm moving in the 2 weeks and need to clear out some of the stuff here, so if I can't save it, it might be best to get parts into the hands of people who can use them. I'm still gonna see if I can get it working again but if I can't anyone wanting parts write me. Just cover shipping and a little for gas to get me to the post office (ya, I own a Honda, but it's more a racecar than a gas friendly compact now). As far as the details, it's a 170 with a 140 screen, 4megs ram, 40meg HD and even the modem option. Again, everything worked until I turned it off. I just tested the battery and after a long night of charging, seems to be holding a 7v charge after sitting all day. Hope I don't get torn a new one for not listing this on the LemSwap, but this is just in case I can't get it working again and only seems fair to hook you guys up on it first! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote.......> You should start with resetting the PMU... http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58416&SaveKCWindowURL=http%3A%2 F%2Fkbase.info.apple.com%2Fcgi-bin%2FWebObjects%2Fkbase.woa%2Fwa%2FSaveKCToHom ePage&searchMode=Assisted&kbhost=kbase.info.apple.com&showButton=false&randomV alue=100&showSurvey=false&sessionID=anonymous|164758369 if it doesn't work then, i'd have to say that it may have been too much voltage (the battery to the 1xx except 190 was 6.75v) and requires a mere 15w of power, Warning: Using an AC adapter that produces more than 19 W with a PowerBook 100 or 150 computer will damage the computer's logic board. that is from apple's site, it may only apply to the 150 and 100, but if the battery(i imagine it would) had such a grossly excess amount of power it may also to damage your 170. Guess what, I don't even have my PowerBook yet and I know this stuff, lol, i'm so excited. Can't wait to get it. -- 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
