Comments on: Powerbook 65W AC Adapter Repair

By: Ronald

Ronald — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:20:59 +0000

Nice ,but i like universal ac adapter if it do not go overheat and burn users
whatever ,it is easy and convenient
via http://www.sourcingmap.com/laptop-adapters-c-1355_1758.html
you will like it

By: Ronald

Ronald — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:43:37 +0000

nice, thank you

By: APPLE PowerBook G4 battery

APPLE PowerBook G4 battery — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:37:20 +0000

APPLE 12 inch PowerBook G4 M8760 Battery

By: pas

pas — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:13:02 +0000

check this site for a quick cheap repair for you powerbook adapter
http://www.madsonline.com/peripherals.html

By: Seth

Seth — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:44:39 +0000

I used mine until it was sparking and smoking - and at one point it was quite literally on fire at the fray point. I was gonna just buy a new one but stumbled on this website, borrowed a soldering iron, and did the deed. Sweet! Works like a charm.

By: karola

karola — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:17:01 +0000

Go to this website:

http://www.gordonvapple.rosenthalco.com/index.html

Maybe you can get some cash back if your equipment qualifies.

By: So you want to play hardball?

So you want to play hardball? — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:21:08 +0000

First let me say that i have gone through the proper[legal] routes
to replace broken hardware due to failing chinese Shitmansship.In the past every single one of my requests for a ”break” on a replacement adapter ends up as 100% my problem after its all said and done.
Apple isnt the only co that has punished me for loving their products.So what i have done is returned to the fist fights with guns
,then returned to the gun fights with bombs [if you will].
Thus, im breaking laws and taking whats[should be] mine by deception.
Directions for 1 adapter are 1.Buy replacement with your hard earned cash
a.steam open box
b.Take out the part that you need.
c.put your failed part in box just as new ones are placed.Your putting in exact part thats not working to make the weight jive just in case retailer puts it on a scale.
d.Replace previously sealed
spots on box with glue,let dry then return it with receipt same day un opened [no restocking B.S]Tell the macgenius or whom ever you bought it for
a friend in pakistan but just found out his house no longer exists
Thus your returning the un opened un sent adapter for a full refund!

By: Bruce in New Jersey

Bruce in New Jersey — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:42:58 +0000

Thank you Tony! I wouldn’t have had the nerve to try fixing my son’s power supply brick if I hadn’t found your instructions. (This was the second one that shorted out due to cable strain, and you saved me a second $80.00.) Some notes on how my fix went:
My attempt to crack the case with a screwdriver wasn’t going well, so I put the brick in a bench vise and sawed the joints down. I used a wood chisel for the final split.
The shorted section of cable charred the conductors right up to the strain relief fitting, so I cut the fitting out. This operation leaves about 1 inch of cable coming off the circuit board. This was just enough to strip carefully. I used surgical scissors to slice open the outer insulation; wire cutters (light touch!) to strip the inner conductor. Soldered the conductors; insulated with shrink tube and electrical tape. Taped the case closed with duct tape, and used electrical tape covered with duct tape to tape down the cable along one edge. That fixes it in position so it won’t be strained where it enters the brick.
I instructed my son to treat the cable gently from now on. (Too bad Apple made it flimsy in the first place.) With luck it’ll last until he gets a new computer next year.

By: Apple laptop battery

Apple laptop battery — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:47:47 +0000

M8665Apple iBook G3 G4 Battery

M8244PowerBook G4 Battery

PowerBook G4 Series (15.2″ TFT Screen),
PowerBook G4 Series (15-inch Titanium),
PowerBook G4 Series (DVI),
PowerBook G4 Series (Gigabit Ethernet),
PowerBook G4 Series (Titanium)

By: M8983

M8983 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:31:50 +0000

M8983 APPLE PowerBook G4 17-inch Laptop Battery specification:
Battery Type : Li-ion
Voltage : 10.80V
Capacity : 5400mAh
Color : Silver
Dimension : 157.10 x 113.50 x 13.35 mm
Weight : 422.41g

By: Powerbook G4 65W

Powerbook G4 65W — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:28:32 +0000

Apple PowerBook G4 A1021 65W AC Power Adapter
Input: AC 110-240V 50-60Hz
Output: DC 24.5V 2.65A 65W
Models: A1021,M8943LL/A
Condition: new

By: James

James — Sat, 24 May 2008 11:40:46 +0000

UPDATE:

So, utilizing that info, I called up Apple while I was wearing a bit of a steel skin. I told them about my problem, informed them that I was aware of a recall on these, and was promptly told that my computer doesn’t apply to that warranty (I’m pretty sure my Powerbook is included… but anyways). I stayed calm, and informed the rep that the thing is TOASTED with burn marks and a clearly small fire had occurred. He called some part of the engineering department and came back on (about 15 minutes later) and informed me that they would be willing to give me a brand new one! SO, I pushed my luck and asked if they ship to Korea…. to no avail. I sent my old one back to my parents, and my parents will be receiving and doing the swap for me. Soon enough, I won’t have to deal with my ‘replacement’ VAIO with all of it’s XP pop-up errors (which to make matters worse, are in Korean, so I have no idea what Windows is doing to me….)

Call Apple and tell them about your problem, they MIGHT be able to work with you. Mine was actually a 6 year old purchase that they’re willing to take care of!

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 24 May 2008 11:14:39 +0000

Right, basically the same thing has happened with my Macbook adapter. I have tried a bit of DIY but nothing seems to be working, but it is definitely just where the weak wire meets the adapter. Would anybody be willing to describe it in slow, simple steps? lol

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:35 +0000

I had the same problem, but on the other end of it! Here’s my mod: http://gottimenomoney.blogspot.com/2008/05/apples-magsafe-my-style.html

By: James

James — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:53:04 +0000

Interesting…. do you know of a hotline or any specific way of contacting them about this? I think I bought mine in 2003 and luckily have my receipt with me here in Korea. I’ll search around a little on the internet to get my money from them, but if you know of a direct way of contacting them about this issue, I would definitely appreciate the information.

By: Louie

Louie — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:15:23 +0000

How about a refund?

http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/09/refunds-for-those-firebomb-power-adapters/
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-apple9-2008may09,1,7640101.story

By: James

James — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:42:39 +0000

THanks, I’ve actually found some a little bit cheaper than that, however, the problem is that shipping to me is a pain in the a$$. I’ve tried to find a similar power supply, but it runs 65W with 21.5V… which is a pretty high wattage and I’m not sure how easily I’ll find that (Also, it’s all written in Korean here!). I think the main reason it blew so hard when it did blow was that I’m on a 210 volt system, so when it shorted, it blew some nasty trash. I’ll live, though, but I thank you for your help!

By: jhaems

jhaems — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:02:26 +0000

I just saw that they bleeped out the URL I sent you. Try it this way

http://www.newertech.com/products/products_65w_adapter.php

By: jhaems

jhaems — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:49:52 +0000

James….

My computer just ate my first response. Try the following site:

They stood by their warranty when the first one broke where the wire goes into the PowerBook socket.

Now the socket in my PowerBook has shorted so any movement crashes the whole computer instantly. Now I have to use it on a docking unit to hold it steady. I’ve also taped the adapter cord together with the ethernet cable and USB cable to stabilize then all and minimize twisting.

Maybe someone more informed that me could tell you the range of amperage that will work and maybe if there is some way you could connect your current PowerBook plug to a different, more readily available adapter. Good Luck…. jhaems

By: James

James — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:01:48 +0000

You lucky cats, you. I just read through this and tried to crack open mine to see why it’s not working…. it’s FRIED!! Go check out the pictures of this thing:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24806232@N02/2467549116/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24806232@N02/2467549114/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24806232@N02/2467549108/

I could smell it after it went out and knew that it was pretty damn burned, but read this sight and got pumped about maybe fixing it….. yeah, right.

Unfortunately, I’m in Korea right now, and no one wants to even sell me one. The Apple stores don’t carry any trash for Powerbooks, so now I can shell out over USD150 for a new one shipped from the States or no Powerbook! I’ve already ‘replaced’ my book with a Vaio that I bought used off of a friend, but 1- Microsoft is all in Korean (not that it would be much better in English) 2- It’s not an Apple.

Anybody who wants to go after Apple, feel free to use these pics and email me: james.p.clark.us@gmail.com!!!! Perhaps I can get them to cover freight to get it to me….