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Q: ibook g4 not power on

I got a used powerbook from ebay, when I went to plug it in to power it on the laptop top will not power on, nor will the plug in part show orange when you plug it in. I never used an apple notebook before. Windows based laptops you can use them with only the power cord,is the apple laptops different ?

 

 

Thanks for your help.

powerbook/ibook g4

Posted on Dec 28, 2013 9:22 PM

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  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Dec 29, 2013 7:44 AM in response to dbeaver
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    Dec 29, 2013 7:44 AM in response to dbeaver

    No light and no sound at all?

     

    Unfortunately, because of the DC power-plug design, it is not easy to measure (with a multimeter) if the power adapter's DC output voltage (see the label) is correct?

     

    A bad battery may put a heavy load on the power supply. If so, there should at least be some kind of reaction from the computer with the battery removed.

     

    Difficulties in the DC-in-section are relatively common in many laptops. The DC jack has connection pins that may work loose. This can often be a simple resoldering operation. In other cases, a DC-in-board may have to be replaced. The web page below could perhaps be of interest.

    http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iBook_G4

     

    Jan

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Dec 29, 2013 8:26 AM in response to dbeaver
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    Dec 29, 2013 8:26 AM in response to dbeaver

    Is this a PowerBook or an iBook? Your post and profile mention both.