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Post #25 by JDW
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryHardware
Post DateMon, 17 Oct 2011 - 07:06
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/powerbook-170-questions.22572/
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PowerBook 100 Series M5140 The first AC adapter, 15 W, came with PowerBook 100, 140, and 170 computers.Note: This adapter was replaced by model M4662.

M5651 The second AC adapter, 19 W, came with the PowerBook 145b, 160, 165, and 180. This adapter works with PowerBook 140, 145, 145b, 160, 165, 170, and 180 computers.

Note: This adapter was replaced by model M4662.

M5652 The third AC adapter, 24 W, is identified with 24 W on the AC adapter tip. This adapter came with PowerBook 165c and 180c computers, and works with PowerBook 140, 145, 145b, 160, 165, 165c, 170, 180, and 180c computers.

Note: This adapter was replaced by model M4662.
The source of that info is here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA32393

But the fact is that the M5140 cannot be the "first AC adapter" for Apple portables, since the first Apple portable was not the PowerBook 100. The first portable was the Macintosh Portable. But what is the model number for the Macintosh Portable's AC adapter?

Also, it is said that the PowerBook 100's AC Adapter works to boot the Macintosh Portable even if the Portable's battery is dead. However, does anyone know if that adapter is the original model M5140 or the replacement adapter, model M4662 (or both)?

And what would happen if the M5652 were connected to the Macintosh Portable? Would it fry the board? Apple's article says the M5652 would damage the PowerBook 100.

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