[MacDV] iBook G3/500 Hell Part II

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on 4/29/04 11:05 AM, chris at beliefpictures.ca at chris at beliefpictures.ca
wrote:

> Hey,
> 
> I purchased a used G3/500 (SNOW iBook) from a user on eBay. The original
> adapter (AC) was too warn and eventually failed to work (iBook does not
> power up). Now he sent me a Yo-Yo adapter and nothing happens. Is my
> battery dead? Is my iBook dead? What gives? Can the iBook power up with the
> adapter alone? How do you charge the battery/know if it is charging? Has
> anyone had this much trouble with an iBook?
> 
> Chris

snow ibooks are crap.  likely your unit is dead.  It should just power up
from the ac unit, notwithstanding the condition of your battery--IF the ac
unit works.