Monday, August 13, 2007

The Powerbook G4

Its good to be able to use it again. At least for the time being while my I book awaits for the logic board and hard drive replacement. Unfortunately the power cable and adapter ran into some kind of problem when plugged in. The cable from the adapter to the mac seems burnt from the electrical heat. This is due to the cable being rolled around the adapter when not in use. In the end the thing conked out.
Time for a new power cable.
The shocker is the orignal would cost you rm390 for a 65W. For a compatible piece it would cost you rm 300.
Solution ImBi Plaza. A shop on the 2nd floor run by some Pakistani, was willing to try and open up the adapter and replace the burnt wire.




WALAH ! problem solved. It took them about one a half hours to open, repair replace the wires, glue and a few rounds of duck tape.

The final thing cost me rm20.

Works just like new.

Another satisfied customer.

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