170 Power Adapter

[equant]

lowendmac says that the 170 uses a "power supply: M5140 – 15W, 2 amps".

I have a M5651 which is 7.5V/2.0A.  Stretching my math skills to the limit, I calculate that it's 15W.  The connector fits the 170.  However, with this adapter my new 170 of unknown condition won't boot.  I'm guessing it should, but is there a chance that I'm wrong and that it won't work with this adapter?  Thanks.

 

[IlikeTech]

No, that adapter should work. Check that the adapter is working with a multimeter?

 

[equant]

Ok thanks.  The adapter works with my other non-170 powerbooks, so I guess 170 is dead.  I'll put it in the queue of powerbooks that need attention.  I've got to stop buying these things!