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iBook G4 (1.33 GHz, Mid-2005) Power adapter?

iBook G4 (1.33 GHz, Mid-2005) Power adapter? PowerPC 6 posts Jul 31, 2007 — Aug 1, 2007

#1 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 - 05:43

Hi all,

Having just recently scored an iBook G4 ("Mid-2005") that kernel panics, I need a bit more info - specifically the power adapter. According to EveryMac Specs, the iBook uses a 45W power adapter. Apple shows this one, but all I have is a YoYo. Would the yoyo work the same as the white one?

:?:

Thanks,

Kyle-

#2 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 - 06:01

Depends on your Yo-Yo, If the plug doesn't fit it won't work. there was 2 yo-yos. Ones with a bigger plug that works on G3 PBs and Clamshell iBooks. Later had a slightly smaller plug that worked on Dual USB and up iBooks and G4 PB's. So, if it fits, it works.

#3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 - 06:28

You need the smaller one. icebooks and on use the smaller power connector

#4 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 - 17:46

Argh. The power supply I have is the one that fits the Clamshells and PB G3s.

It's not something simple that like a pair of pliers could handle is it? (Thinking about the metal ring on the outside...)

Kyle-

#5 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 - 18:51

No, the plug, which is a glorified stereo jack/plug btw, is slightly smaller too. Also, a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter won't work either.

#6 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 - 09:21

I believe the connector is different for a reason, as one has a higher volt/watt output.