mary271
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Q: my powerbook will not turn on

My g4 ibook was running fine, then suddenly shut down.  I cannot get it to restart.  There is no power going to the ibook.

Do you have any suggestions?

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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 4:19 PM

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mary271

Q: my powerbook will not turn on

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    old comm guy old comm guy Feb 21, 2012 5:13 PM in response to mary271
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    Feb 21, 2012 5:13 PM in response to mary271

    OK, we need to know which iBook we are talking about here, as a start.  You might first try a PMU reset from the information at this Apple Support link.

     

    When you say "no power" I am assuming you mean that there is no illumination at the power input connection, either amber or green?  After doing a PMU reset, if this is the case, then it is likely but not guaranteed that the power adapter has failed, or the cable has failed.  Verify that you have a working power outlet (not always a given) and then if you have no power coming to the machine, get hold of a known good power adapter to substitute.

     

    Also, take a close look at the computer-end plug on the power adapter for possible damage, as these had problems, at least in the PowerBook world, up to a running change along about 2005 or 2006 when the strain relief was beefed up considerably.