Powerbook 180 ac adapter

[macman0512]

Hi guys,

I just bought a powerbook 180 but it came without a charger. Since an original is either super expensive or expensive to ship where I live, and a Sony Psone brick which has the right specs(7,5 Volts, 2 amps, right polarity) isn't, I was wondering if anyone has any experience using it. The only thing I couldn't figure out is if the barrel size is the same.

 

[desertrout]

I personally think it should be fine, but yes the barrel ID on the PS1 adapter is 1.7mm, but the PB is 2.1mm. You should be able to find a converter (or solder on a 2.1)

 

[macman0512]

I personally think it should be fine, but yes the barrel ID on the PS1 adapter is 1.7mm, but the PB is 2.1mm. You should be able to find a converter (or solder on a 2.1)

Thanks! What about the outer diameter though, is that the same on both jacks? 5.5mm?

 

[demik]

If the barrel size of your Sony is the same, it should work.
If it helps, I grabbed compatible ones on Amazon from a decent price.

Example here

 

[desertrout]

Thanks! What about the outer diameter though, is that the same on both jacks? 5.5mm?

PB jack OD is 5.6mm afaik, and from the look of it the PS1 jack OD is slightly smaller. I have one here to compare, but my micrometer is not handy.

 

[sutekh]

I had a post about this I thought, but looks like it was lost in the purge Any of the cheaply available 5.5mm x 2.1mm solder-on connectors (or an adapter if you prefer) should serve nicely.