Help! Power adapter info needed

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Vince Heuring - 27 Oct 2004 21:48 GMT

The white brick power adapter for my PBG4 has failed, or at least the
light is out and a voltmeter shows no voltage output.

Can I temporarly replace it with my G3 Wallstreet Yoyo adapter while I
get a replacement for the white brick? Both seem to have the same
voltage output, tho the yoyo has less current out.

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Neill Massello - 28 Oct 2004 00:18 GMT

> The white brick power adapter for my PBG4 has failed, or at least the
> light is out and a voltmeter shows no voltage output.
>
> Can I temporarly replace it with my G3 Wallstreet Yoyo adapter while I
> get a replacement for the white brick? Both seem to have the same
> voltage output, tho the yoyo has less current out.

Apple advises against using the older 45W adapters with newer machines.
See <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88231>. I don't
think it will cause any permanent damage, but the G4's higher current
demands might trip the circuit breaker in the old adapter.

You can get compatible third-party adapters that beat Apple's in
features, sturdiness, and price.

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John Johnson - 28 Oct 2004 02:35 GMT

Aren't the connectors on the two adapters different sizes? Other than
that, you've already heard about using a 45W power source on a 65W
machine. It might deplete the battery while running. It will charge the
battery just fine, so long as you're not pulling more juice than it's
supplying.

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Help! Power adapter info needed