On Jan 10, 2010, at 8:48 AM, John Ruschmeyer wrote: > On 1/10/10 3:18 AM, "Angelo Danio" <angelo.da...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Nestamicky wrote: >>> Suddenly both of my brick PSU for my Pismo started shedding off the >>> outer black wire, revealing the inner wire. The inner >>> wire...presumably the negative...then cut off into two halfs; one side >>> off to the brick, and the other to the tip that goes into the PB. But >>> the wire is still held onto the brick by another wire that seems >>> solid. Anyone opened these before and willing to share ideas on how I >>> could open the brick, get some leverage...as this happened, on both, >>> very close to the brick itself...and reconnect the cable? The brick >>> itself works, just the cable that cut, without anyone taking a knife >>> to it. >> I suggest to change it ... brick adapter was recalled by Apple because >> getting fire! yoyo is nice and relatively cheap on ebay >> Angelo > > Actually, based on the comments I've seen on this list... Most people seem > to think the brick is actually superior to the YoYo. > > As I understand it, the Wallstreet bricks (the small ones) run hot, but > aren't a problem if reasonable care is taken. OTOH, the YoYo adapters have a > habit of failing from stress at the point where the cord enters the hub. (I > personally have one which has failed such that it will power but not > recharge the battery of a Pismo.) > > The adapter interface was pretty much standard all the way back to the Duo > 210 (except for the 1x0 series, 500-series and 190/5300 PowerBooks). As long > as you stay to a minimum wattage (45?) any of them should work with a Pismo. > > John > > I have two Wally's both have the original Apple 45 watt brick the one with the cable exiting at a 45 deg angle, that may be a reason for failure due to having to pay attention to the attitude of the devise when in use. I always pay close attention to all my legacy equipment because it's getting a little harder to find items that were not abused. I also have an after market unit made by a company called "HI CAPACITY power products" part # AC-35 60 watt for my 190s. They are a good quality product so if I needed one for my Pismo I would check them out for availability. However there is no reason you can't repair the brick as long as it's not fried.:-)
John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA
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