Ibook won't power up - was fine before w/ no problems... help!
hello all,
okay, i was using my ibook this morning with no problems. i come home and push the power button to boot up, and it doesn't boot up - it acts like it's dead. doesn't make a single noise like it's trying to do anything - it literally acts like it's dead. i've had literally no problems with this in the entire three and a half years i've owned it (bought it new at the apple store). i'm needless to say a little freaked out right now...
any advice/troubleshooting tips are greatly appreciated!!
thanks!
ibook G3 900mHz 14.1" Mac OS X (10.4) 384 MB RAM, 40 GB HD, CD/DVD combo, Airport
Upon doing a lot of searching, I have found the following options for replacing a white iBook power adapter:
http://www.macresq.com/store/detail.php?prodID=P009141
MCE Technologies
http://www.madsonline.com/index.html?
adapter at Other World Computing
Apple's is the only one with the glowing ring, though, and is 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 the sturdiest of the lot. We've tried most of them. The one from MacResQ gave out after two years.
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