TITLE
    PowerBook 500 Series: Measuring AC Adapter Output
Article ID:
Created:
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16680
11/3/94
9/12/00

TOPIC

    Is there any way to measure a PowerBook 500 series computer AC adapter with a multimeter to determine if it is a good AC adapter or not?


DISCUSSION

    To test the AC adapter for the 500 Series PowerBook computers, service providers would need to use test leads for their digital volt meter that have narrow test probes. Adapters are available to clip onto the ends of test probes that would allow the test probe to fit inside of the holes on the AC adapter connectors.

    The front of the connector has four holes labeled 1 thru 4. The outer metel shield is ground. All measurements should be made with the negative or common lead of the volt meter connected/touching the outer shield. Use the positive test probe and check for the following DC voltages.

    Connector No. Signal Name DC Voltage
    1 VBATT 16.4 V to 16.6V
    2 VMAIN 16.4 V to 16.6V
    3 GND 0V
    4 GND Sense 0V


Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook 500 Series
Keywords: hts

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