Ibook G3 Strange Power Problem

Hi People
My Ibook has a strange power issue, it boots up when the battery is in. But as soon as you plug the power supply in it just switches off.
So basically it only works on the battery. The battery does charge though.
Any help is much appreciated.
Many thanks
Luke

Hi Luke and Welcome to Apple Discussions,
This is the procedure from the service manual for the Dual USB:
"The computer runs with battery, but not with the power adapter plugged into
wall outlet
1. Try known-good power outlet.
2. Try known-good power adapter and power cord.
3. Reset the power manager by pressing the key combination Control-Option-Shiftpower.
Warning: Make sure you do not hold down the "fn" key when resetting the
power manager.
Warning: Resetting the power manager will permanently remove a RAM disk, if
present, and all of its contents. You will also need to reset the date and time
(using the Date & Time control panel).
4. Replace the DC board.
5. Replace the logic board."
Richard

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