No Longer Charging...

As of this moment, my 2005 PowerBook G4 has lost the ability to charge after seven long years of reliable service. The input for power looks fine to me, though when the power supply (chord) is plugged in, it doesn't light up orange/green and shows that it's still running off battery power. Is it common for the power supply to die over the years? Like, bad chords after years of twisting/being jammed in suitcases and backpacks?
Let me know -- almost out of battery power. Thanks.
Nick

Is it common for the power supply to die over the years? Like, bad chords after years of twisting/being jammed in suitcases and backpacks?
Yes, cords are vulerable, but there is something more basic you should check first before plunking down the money for a new Power adaptor. A new adaptor won't help if the other problem is at play:
A fairly common failure in PowerBooks is the charging connector on the computer itself. Over the years of having the stress of the cable on it, the solder joints on the connector loosen from the power board and fail to make contact. You can check by plugging in the adaptor and VERY GENTLY moving it up and down, watching the indicator so see if it changes. The change will not be instantaneous so move the plug one direction (I always do "up" first--the most likely to show the problem) then watch the connector light or the power icon on the screen for 1-2 seconds. If either changes, the connector is loose.
As the PowerBook is not an easy take-apart, you'll need to find a third-party repair shop to re-solder the connector or replace the power board--unless you are fearless and comfortable working with tiny and easily-damaged parts.

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