>>I tested the voltage between the outer metal cylinder against the tip of >>the center post. (Since I don't know whether the power adapter is supposed >>to supply its 24 volts as DC or AC, I tried both!) Nothing! >> >>Does this mean the adapter is dead, or should the voltage drop be between >>two different parts of the center post, like with stereo plugs? >
The same thing happened a few months back to my 3500 Kanga's power supply - no output. So I cut off the cable behind the ferrite rod, stripped the braid (negative terminal) and measured the voltage - 24 volts DC active! I disassembled the power connector and found that the wire to the center post (positive terminal) had broken off behind the soldered joint. I got it working again after reattaching (resoldering) the cable, discarded the ferrite, and reassembled the connector with epoxy glue. Charlie -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:powerbooks-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:powerbooks-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
