Computer won't charge - plug won't work!
The portable charger for by iBook (meaning the white box charger) used to be able to plug in anywhere and work even when upside down. Now its hanging out, won't charge, etc unless it is held in all the way the entire time. It does however work when I use the attachement.
Has anyone else had this problem? It's quite annoying to have to push in the plug for the entirety of class with my knee.
Ibook G4
Do you mean it won't stay plugged into the iBook, or it won't stay plugged into the wall outlet?
It sounds like you need to replace the adapter.
There are third party choices for an adapter:
MCE Technologies
http://www.madsonline.com/index.html?
MacAlly adapter at Amazon.com
adapter at Other World Computing
Apple's is the only one with the glowing ring to indicate charging status, though, and can be found here:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=M89 43LL/A
I believe the one from Other World Computing is one of the sturdiest of the lot. The MacAlly adapter's cord is a bit flimsier than the one from Other World Computing, but both are working fine on our iBooks. We haven't tried the pricier ones.
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