Original G4 15-inch Power Adapter Caught Fire

mine just did this also ...however i think it was gonna happen sooner or later as ive noticed the insulation around the connector is split and the metal wire inside is exposed!! i managed to pull it out as soon as i saw the smoke lol but im a bit worried whats happened inside my powerbook!! will it still work if i just replace the adapter or is there more serious damage???

^ in answer to the post above ...in my experience apple will try and wiggle out of repairing it for free so expect to be charged or just buy a new one instead mate!

Renshaw

Any suggestions on what to do?

Yes: take it to an Apple store and see whether they'll replace it. You have nothing to lose by asking.

If that fails, call Customer Relations at 1-800-767-2775 and try again.

Welcome to the Apple discussions.

See this article on power adapters: link: [power adapters|http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/02/apple settles_class_action_suit_over_faulty_notebookadapters.html]

Hi,

I had the exact same problem with my power adapter for my powerbook ...the **** thing started sparking and then there were flames!! could've caused a house fire if i hadn't been there to disconnect the power!!!

im really annoyed with Apple as i took the adapter into an Apple retailer here in Manchester, England (they laughed) and they said all they can do is sell me another one for around £50 ...no apologies and no FREE replacement! this shouldn't have happened its only a couple of years old!

i read the advice above from i.nunchuck but in terms of contacting Apple support technicians here in England how can i do that? none of the links i've found are for a direct email/link to any powerbook technicians!

ive also looked at the link from BGreg ( http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/02/applesettles_class_action_suit_over_faulty_notebookadapters.html) and found my powerbook is covered by the settlement but how do i go about getting my replacement adapter here?? is it the same mathod as in the usa?? how long will it take for the application to be successful??

im absolutely disgusted at the way Apple have treated this matter with me so far!

my powerbook is no longer under warranty and i don't have Apple Care either! does anybody know what i can do??

thanks

Renshaw: Google "Powerbook G4 AC adapter" (in quotes) and you'll find all sorts of third-party options available at prices as low as $29.95 USD.

I have no idea whether non-US residents are eligible under the US class-action settlement, but if I were you I'd just buy an adapter and get on with my life.

In the UK the [contact phone number for Apple tech support|http://www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html] is (44) 0870 876 0753.

thanks guys! i'll give them a call