Specifications

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iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM) Troubleshooting

Symptom Charts

Misc. Symptoms

The computer runs with battery, but not with the power adapter plugged into

wall outlet

1. Try known-good power outlet.

2. Try known-good power adapter and power cord.

Note:

Verify that power adapter connector glows amber or green. If the power

adapter light is green, turn over the computer and press the battery button. The

battery lights should glow green and stay on if the power adapter is operating

correctly.

3. Reset the power manager by pressing the key combination Control-Option-Shift-

power.

Warning: Make sure you do not hold down the "fn" key when resetting the

power manager.

Warning: Resetting the power manager will permanently remove a RAM disk, if

present, and all of its contents. You will also need to reset the date and time

(using the Date & Time control panel).

4. Replace DC board.

5. Replace logic board.

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The computer runs when plugged into a wall outlet but not on battery power

1. Reseat battery to verify battery is seated correctly with battery lock engaged.

2. Try known-good charged battery.