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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello gang,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It's funny. You go through life thinking you are a
computer pro, and then something goes wrong with the hardware and suddenly you
are left clutching a multimeter and with not much of a clue as how to
proceed...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm now the proud owner of a dead G4 Albook! The
problems began when it was knocked off a table and landed edge down, on top of
the charger connector, which was attached.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This destroyed that charger and bent the case
somewhat.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I then used a backup charger, but did notice that
sometimes i would get some sparking while placing the connector in the port.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>One day nothing seemed to happen, then the charger
connector got really hot really fast, and there was that ionisation smell, you
know the one you get when you run an electric motor.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>After this, the powerbook no longer charges or runs
from AC, but I'm pretty sure the powerbook itself is fine, and just the power
stage is the problem.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I suspected a short circuit, so i took the thing
apart, but other than the deformed shell, i can't see any obvious damage to the
port where the charger is connected.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This thing is well out of Applecare warranty. Any
ideas? Or do i need to go to Apple and be landed with a hefty bill?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have access to a multimeter. Is there anything i
should test? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tarik</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>