its on like a 6 pin connector next to the power supply on the actual hard drive. If it's an Apple AC it will state the wattage on the side. Question: Q: connecting g4 power mac to g4 ibook firewire 400.
Its a full system with original monitor and mouse (I hated. I dont use it any more, so I thought that I should replace the power supply, check the hard drive for anything I might need (doubtful) then wipe and sell it. If by chance you're using a different AC than usual, and it is 45W, then that could be the issue. Hi everyone, I have a G4 tower Quicksilver that doesnt start up. If you have two RAM slots and both are occupied, try powering on with a memory module in one slot at a time in order to test for a bad slot, which is common with PowerBooks, and typically causes them not to boot, just as you are experiencing.Īlso, if you have a 15" or 17" Aluminum PowerBook (silver keys, as opposed to black), you need to be using a 65W AC adapter, and your machine will not respond with a 45W AC adapter meant for less power-consuming machines. NextCell AC Adapter Charger Power Supply Cord for Apple iBook G4 12 inch M9846LL/A A1133 PowerBook G4 15 inch M9677F/A A1106 A1095 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 39.98 39. I would also remove extended RAM and Airport, and try the resets again. Next I'd try a different AC adapter if possible. PRAM is irrelevant because the computer must be starting up in order to do a PRAM reset, but definitely try testing the PMU (hold in the power button for about 10 seconds while connected to AC power). This web site uses cookies to provide functionality and record analytics data used solely by The Bookyard Ltd. Does the light flicker if you twist the plug in its socket? This could be a sign of a bad AC adapter, or a bad DC-in (the plug in the computer). New and used spare parts, service spares and accessories for Apple iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) A1054 PowerBook6,5 M9623LL/A. The fact that the power plug is green is a good sign, but it does not necessarily mean that everything is functional. In fact, for testing purposes, it's ideal to have the battery removed, in order to rule the battery out as an issue. Yes, the computer should operate fine without a battery.