Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)
From: Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] No. The power manager's a separate bit of electronics: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449 But the point's moot since you seem to have got it working. If reset- all did it, it was confused sleep settings in NVRAM. No, I did reset-all and reset-nvram when I first received the TiBook about a month ago. I'd done nothing with it... ?! Larry _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???
From: Anne Judge [EMAIL PROTECTED] My original 17 AlBook is going this way for the 2nd time - the cable cover of the line from computer-end plug to adapter has pulled away from the plug so you can see the 2 inner wires. I've got it wrapped in electrical tape to hold it for a while. But then your problem must apparent at all times, my wife's TiBook is/was (?) only playing up during sleep, and only (as far as I know) in OS X. Larry _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)
From: Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it's only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. I downloaded the 4.1.8 firmware update but it told me the PowerBook was already updated. However, it's been fine ever since... --- Remotely it could be a power manager board issue. Have you reset the Power Manager per Apple's KB article? I typed reset-all in Open Firmware... That's the same isn't it ?! Larry _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???
John McGibney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My TiBook adapter failed where the line went into the plug for the book. The strain relief/flex covering isn't strong enough so it cracks and lets the wire flex at a right angle. Eventually the shield cracks and power is lost. The AlBooks have a heavier gauge wire and stiffer covering at the plug. My original 17 AlBook is going this way for the 2nd time - the cable cover of the line from computer-end plug to adapter has pulled away from the plug so you can see the 2 inner wires. I've got it wrapped in electrical tape to hold it for a while. Anne -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)
On May 26, 2005, at 12:21 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: However, it's been fine ever since... --- Remotely it could be a power manager board issue. Have you reset the Power Manager per Apple's KB article? I typed reset-all in Open Firmware... That's the same isn't it ?! No. The power manager's a separate bit of electronics: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449 But the point's moot since you seem to have got it working. If reset- all did it, it was confused sleep settings in NVRAM. -- Bruce Johnson This is the sig who says 'Ni!' -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
TiBook power adapter problem (again)
I have now left the TiBook plugged in overnight, switched off, and the adapter is still active, obviously not charging as it's fully charged, but the LED is still on (green). The problem is only apparent when the TiBook goes to sleep which means that it cannot be the power adapter. It's beginning to sound right about this OS X and not OS 9 problem, so tonight I will install OS 9.2 and I'll see... Any ideas ?! Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)
On May 23, 2005, at 2:42 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: I only seem to be getting replies relating to the hardware, specifically crappy cables, but that does not explain why it only stops charging when the PowerBook is asleep. When it's running or off, it charges quite happily. If it's only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. Remotely it could be a power manager board issue. Have you reset the Power Manager per Apple's KB article? It could be a flaky PRAM battery. The machine's old enough to have that problem. -- Bruce Johnson no matter where you go, there you are, B. Banzai -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)
From: Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it's only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. What a dork, I've been updating Pismos left, right and centre, but it never crossed my mind. Doh! There is a 4.1.8 update which should be for the 400MHz, and as I bought the computer from a warehouse clearance my money is on a non-updated TiBook. --- Remotely it could be a power manager board issue. Have you reset the Power Manager per Apple's KB article? reset-nvram in Open Firmware ??? --- It could be a flaky PRAM battery. The machine's old enough to have that problem. Could be, and I even have one from a broken TiBook. :o) Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
TiBook power adapter problem ???
Yes, my questions keep coming... My wife's TiBook 400MHz has now developed a strange problem where all of a sudden the charger stops charging, the LED switches off and the PowerBook runs off the battery until it goes to sleep due to lack of battery power. When one unplugs and plugs the charger back in again, it starts to charge. It doesn't seem to be a loose connection as wiggling the adapter or plug makes no difference, only unplugging/re-plugging makes it charge again. ?!? Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???
Based, unfortunately, on personal experience, you have a slowly dying power cable. You have about 8 months (give or take) from the when the problem initially began. To avoid buying an overpriced Apple replacement part, check web sites for a replacement cable. Also, my Book has the vertical stripes. Apple will NOT fix the problem. Again, based, unfortunately, on personal experience. Just out of curiosity, try running a graphic intensive game. Not a golf program but something like KTA Tennis or a racing program. Please et me know, off list, if anything happens to your screen. On May 23, 2005, at 1:03 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: Yes, my questions keep coming... My wife's TiBook 400MHz has now developed a strange problem where all of a sudden the charger stops charging, the LED switches off and the PowerBook runs off the battery until it goes to sleep due to lack of battery power. When one unplugs and plugs the charger back in again, it starts to charge. It doesn't seem to be a loose connection as wiggling the adapter or plug makes no difference, only unplugging/re-plugging makes it charge again. ?!? Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???
On May 23, 2005, at 3:54 PM, Michael Levin wrote: Based, unfortunately, on personal experience, you have a slowly dying power cable. You have about 8 months (give or take) from the when the problem initially began. To avoid buying an overpriced Apple replacement part, check web sites for a replacement cable. Did the TiBook use the same AC adaptor as the iBooks? The iBook adaptor problems resulted in a class-action lawsuit, and the owners with failed adaptors get $35. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???
From: Michael Levin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Based, unfortunately, on personal experience, you have a slowly dying power cable. You have about 8 months (give or take) from the when the problem initially began. To avoid buying an overpriced Apple replacement part, check web sites for a replacement cable. When you say power cable, which part do you mean ? My adapter only has the psu with cable and the plug that plugs into 230V, not the long mains cable. ??? --- Also, my Book has the vertical stripes. Apple will NOT fix the problem. Again, based, unfortunately, on personal experience. The stripes are on a different TiBook, yet unseen and possibly to be bought (400MHz, 256MB/10GB/DVD 900SEK a bit over $100) Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???
On May 23, 2005, at 4:20 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: From: Michael Levin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Based, unfortunately, on personal experience, you have a slowly dying power cable. You have about 8 months (give or take) from the when the problem initially began. To avoid buying an overpriced Apple replacement part, check web sites for a replacement cable. When you say power cable, which part do you mean ? My adapter only has the psu with cable and the plug that plugs into 230V, not the long mains cable. ??? You will need to replace the unit that runs from the Book to the adapter. On my unit, the cable from the adapter to the electric plug works fine. Because I dawdled on buying a replacement cable, I had to shell out $85 for a replacement Apple power cable. Hence, I have 2 units that have the long electric plug but only 1 cable that runs from the Book to the adapter. On the bright side, I unplug the cable at the adapter source and put the Book and the adapter into my bag because I keep one long electric cable at the house, one long electric cable at the office, and the plug only in my bag (just in case). -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)
I only seem to be getting replies relating to the hardware, specifically crappy cables, but that does not explain why it only stops charging when the PowerBook is asleep. When it's running or off, it charges quite happily. I have read on the net about this only being an OS X issue and not OS 9, though this PowerBook doesn't have OS 9 installed (might do it just to see though). So, anyone have any thoughts on this not being a broken cable type problem ? Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
