PB Power Adapter Ring Blinking
I have a 17" Powerbook and have only had it for about 10 months. I was charging the battery while I was using it and noticed that my % used was dropping instead of charging. I looked at the power adapter ring and normally it should be glowing amber, but it is blinking green. It won't charge the battery. I tried changing outlets, letting it sit idle, restarting, doing a shut down and nothing seems to work. It just keeps blinking.
Does anyone know what might have happened? I only have 30% left on the battery and I need to do work. Since there is only 30% left I want to be sure I can transfer files to my G5 if this is going to be a long fix.
Does anyone know what might have happened? I only have 30% left on the battery and I need to do work. Since there is only 30% left I want to be sure I can transfer files to my G5 if this is going to be a long fix.
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I am hoping it is the power supply because was charging not being moved, and all of a sudden it quit.
Could a surge cause this to happen?
Btw next time, use "Genius Bar" for this kind of questions
Problem is that the plugs and cords of the adaptor are way too fragile.
My plug is bent (yeayea user abuse...) so the contacts in the plug will or won't toch each other, that's why your led is flashing.
In my case the power leads are not affected.
Try to insert the plug and then twist it around in the socket, I can position mine so that my led works without blinking (the green one only).
If this doesn't help get a new adaptor and be carefull with it...
Such a great computer bundled with a expensive flimsy built adaptor,
which u need, so U will buy...
Easy money...
for me, if my current apple-adaptor let's me down, I'll buy a 3rd party adaptor.
Hope this helps