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Q: 1999 iBook

this is for my friend he has a used 1999 iBook but the charger did not come with it and i want to get him one from eBay or amazon seems how apple don't sell them anymore but i do not know what the charger cable looks like please help

Posted on Nov 5, 2015 11:05 AM

by bund,Apple recommended
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A:

The beautiful designed power adapter for the iBook Clamshell has a Plug with 9,5mm external diameter. see

The inner power supply jack is ∅ 3.5mm for Clamshell iBook  and ∅ 2.5mm for the new iBooks and PowerBooks (2001 and newer)

Posted on Nov 16, 2015 12:42 PM

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Q: 1999 iBook

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  • by Jan Hedlund,Apple recommended

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Nov 6, 2015 3:50 AM in response to Macintosh4579
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    Nov 6, 2015 3:50 AM in response to Macintosh4579

    A 1999 Clamshell iBook would have used an Apple 45W Power Adapter ("yo-yo" form factor). It may have a text including something like

    Input: AC 100-240V 50-60Hz and Output: 24V ⎓ 1.875A.

     

    The DC-out barrel connector is a special model with a centre (approx. 3 mm diameter) plug and a larger outside sleeve.

     

    You should be able to find power adapters through online dealers or an online auction site. If you buy, make sure that the adapter is intended for this very iBook (not another model needing a different adapter/plug).

  • by Jan Hedlund,Apple recommended

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Nov 6, 2015 4:38 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Nov 6, 2015 4:38 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Addendum

     

    There are barrel connectors of a similar design, but with a smaller centre plug. So, look at the the plug (inside the large sleeve), and compare it to the DC-in power port of the computer.

     

    As always with power adapters, for safety reasons, quality is important. Make sure that an advertised "Apple" adapter is an original Apple adapter. If it is a used item, check that it is in good condition.

  • by bund,Apple recommended

    bund bund Nov 16, 2015 12:42 PM in response to Macintosh4579
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    Nov 16, 2015 12:42 PM in response to Macintosh4579

    The beautiful designed power adapter for the iBook Clamshell has a Plug with 9,5mm external diameter. see

    The inner power supply jack is ∅ 3.5mm for Clamshell iBook  and ∅ 2.5mm for the new iBooks and PowerBooks (2001 and newer)