khannonnd Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) I pulled out my Powerbook 180 for the first time since I moved (several months) and fired it up. I have a new battery I bought not too long ago, so it holds a charge pretty well. The machine fired up and was working fine. After a bit, I got a message saying "Your battery is not charging. Check the power adapter and electrical outlet connections." The machine is definitely plugged into a good AC outlet and the adapter is definitely plugged in. When the machine is on, the battery application indicates the battery is being charged, but at the same time the machine is giving the flashing battery warning in the top left. The battery drains and the machine shuts off; it won't start up without a charged battery installed. I tried resetting the power manager (by removing the battery/power adapter for 3 minutes and then pressing the two recessed buttons for c. 30 seconds), but no dice. I am guessing the adapter died? Has anyone else seen this issue before and had it be something else other than the adapter? If it is the adapter, does anyone here have the skill to recap/repair these and want to make some money? Edited November 23, 2016 by khannonnd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khannonnd Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Has anyone had any experience using these third-party adapters with their older Powerbooks? They say they are compatible with a 180, but I figured I would see what you all think: https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Capacity-Adapter-Apple-PowerBook-M5140/dp/B0000X6CQ8 https://www.amazon.com/EPtech-Notebook-Adapter-MacIntosh-PowerBook/dp/B01CAGZN3A http://www.kahlon.com/itemdetailpg.asp?itemid=253304 Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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