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Q: iBook G3 Clamshell Charger Light Doesn't Work

Hello. I noticed on my clamshell that the battery refuses to charge, and the charger light does not activate. Even without the battery. However, the Computer powers on from the Power Adapter and still works.

 

What is going on?

 

 

 

 

Thank you.

iBook, Mac OS X (10.3.x)

Posted on Nov 22, 2014 2:48 PM

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Q: iBook G3 Clamshell Charger Light Doesn't Work

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  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Nov 23, 2014 6:36 PM in response to ClarisWorks
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    Nov 23, 2014 6:36 PM in response to ClarisWorks

    There are several parts inside the Clamshell G3 iBook model that could account for this

    should one of them fail. By looking to an iFixit repair guide for Clamshell iBook G3, a

    few parts that if weak or defective, could produce the symptom you've noted...

     

    •iBook G3 Clamshell Repair - iFixit guide:

    https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iBook_G3_Clamshell

     

    There is a Charger Board, and a DC-in Board, plus some other bits that may be reason

    behind what you've seen going on in the computer. So I suggest there is a hardware

    cause of the symptom. Unless a simple 'power management unit' reset may help...

     

    •Resetting PowerBook and iBook Power Management Unit (PMU) - Apple Support

     

    There is a picture of the location of a button on an early Clamshell G3 iBook, & how

    to reset the PMU in the early model (two versions, including FireWire) are similar...

     

    In order to address hardware failures, you'd have to check with vintage repair specialists

    and the limits on parts availability for these may also limit repairs in regard to replacement.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!