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- Dunedin, New Zealand
- Your Mac's Specs
- iBook G4, Mac OS X Leapard, 1GB ram
Hi, i have a problem with my iBook G4.
The only way it will charge is if i wedge something under the adaptor (where it plugs into the charger port). The charger has to be in the right position to charge. If not, the battery symbol will come up with 'Not Charging' then flash onto the battery supply symbol with the battery remaining and will keep doing it over and over.
I dont know anyone with another apple laptop so cant test the charger. The charger appears to be in good condition, not bent or split. The power port is a wee bit wobbly but only with a tiny bit of force.
Also, now and then when i pull out the charger, the laptop suddenly cuts out. No messages, no funny pictures or noises, just a black screen and the sound of the hard drive stopping. To turn it back on, i have to remove the battery and put it back in. Sometimes it just goes into sleep mode but not very often, mostly just cuts out.
I've been searching but no luck. What i have came across is people that say thier laptop cuts out but then goes on too say that when they turn it back on, thier battery level is at 0%. My battery doesn't drain although it does only last 3-4 hours on better performance.
I was thinking the DC power board but not sure. What does everyone think?
Specs are
iBook G4
Mac OS X Leopard
Upgraded to 1GB ram
Thanks,
Jamie
The only way it will charge is if i wedge something under the adaptor (where it plugs into the charger port). The charger has to be in the right position to charge. If not, the battery symbol will come up with 'Not Charging' then flash onto the battery supply symbol with the battery remaining and will keep doing it over and over.
I dont know anyone with another apple laptop so cant test the charger. The charger appears to be in good condition, not bent or split. The power port is a wee bit wobbly but only with a tiny bit of force.
Also, now and then when i pull out the charger, the laptop suddenly cuts out. No messages, no funny pictures or noises, just a black screen and the sound of the hard drive stopping. To turn it back on, i have to remove the battery and put it back in. Sometimes it just goes into sleep mode but not very often, mostly just cuts out.
I've been searching but no luck. What i have came across is people that say thier laptop cuts out but then goes on too say that when they turn it back on, thier battery level is at 0%. My battery doesn't drain although it does only last 3-4 hours on better performance.
I was thinking the DC power board but not sure. What does everyone think?
Specs are
iBook G4
Mac OS X Leopard
Upgraded to 1GB ram
Thanks,
Jamie