Comments on: My Powerbook AC adapter blew up in my hand… http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/ Everything worth saying has already been said... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:23:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Allison http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Allison Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:41:50 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-685 Another nearly-toasted Apple customer here. I was using my G4 12.1" Powerbook in bed last night when I noticed that the connector between the computer-end plug and the cord had completely *melted through*. Took a closer look, and it started sparking and giving off a lovely, acrid electrical smoke smell. I'm going to be calling Apple momentarily; I'm not sure whether my computer's still covered under Apple Care, but considering that I could have easily fallen asleep and torched my dorm, I think the least they could do is replace the thing. Even better is that it's decided to go south a week before my Master's dissertation is due. Nice. I've been a loyal Apple user forever, but this and the RPC issues with the MacBook's DVD drives is enough that I'm seriously considering breaking down and buying a PC for my next laptop. I'm going to tell whoever I get at the support center as much, too. Another nearly-toasted Apple customer here. I was using my G4 12.1″ Powerbook in bed last night when I noticed that the connector between the computer-end plug and the cord had completely *melted through*. Took a closer look, and it started sparking and giving off a lovely, acrid electrical smoke smell. I’m going to be calling Apple momentarily; I’m not sure whether my computer’s still covered under Apple Care, but considering that I could have easily fallen asleep and torched my dorm, I think the least they could do is replace the thing. Even better is that it’s decided to go south a week before my Master’s dissertation is due. Nice.

I’ve been a loyal Apple user forever, but this and the RPC issues with the MacBook’s DVD drives is enough that I’m seriously considering breaking down and buying a PC for my next laptop. I’m going to tell whoever I get at the support center as much, too.

]]> By: Carla http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-686 Carla Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:38:33 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-686 Why didn't you sue them? I sure as heck would've! I'm on my fourth... FOURTH adapter. This is ridiculous. There should already be a recall for this prouct. Why didn’t you sue them?

I sure as heck would’ve!

I’m on my fourth… FOURTH adapter. This is ridiculous. There should already be a recall for this prouct.

]]> By: Signey http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Signey Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:43:52 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-684 My 12" PowerBook(1.33)G4's adapter has always run a bit hot, but I hadn't noticed that it had gotten worse until one day after I was shocked while touching only my plugged in computer's trackpad and right hand-rest above the battery. My computer was one with a recalled battery, so I have the problem of that not fitting right - even though it is within their limits. I only moved my computer because of my fear of electrocution or frying of circuits, and that's how I discovered that my power brick was burn-my-hands hot. The problem seems to be with my computer though, somehow. I have plugged my computer into another adapter which doesn't get hot under normal use with another G4 (older)PowerBook, and it also heats up when used with my computer. The idea that the computers are somehow destroying the adapters would explain the repeated failures experienced by only certain people, but how would we figure out what the problem is then? My 12″ PowerBook(1.33)G4′s adapter has always run a bit hot, but I hadn’t noticed that it had gotten worse until one day after I was shocked while touching only my plugged in computer’s trackpad and right hand-rest above the battery. My computer was one with a recalled battery, so I have the problem of that not fitting right – even though it is within their limits. I only moved my computer because of my fear of electrocution or frying of circuits, and that’s how I discovered that my power brick was burn-my-hands hot.
The problem seems to be with my computer though, somehow. I have plugged my computer into another adapter which doesn’t get hot under normal use with another G4 (older)PowerBook, and it also heats up when used with my computer. The idea that the computers are somehow destroying the adapters would explain the repeated failures experienced by only certain people, but how would we figure out what the problem is then?

]]> By: MacMac http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-683 MacMac Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:58:37 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-683 My Friend's TiBG4 psu died recently. it is the orgnal psu. the laptop battery (non apple) is more than 60 months old. he is useing a 80 month old iBook psu (yoyo) on his TiBook right now. (so my frien and i have a backup psu if another dies) he orderd another Apple (Delta) psu. I don't think anything dangerous happend (he did not tell if anything happend he just said that the psu died for his TiBook. My Friend’s TiBG4 psu died recently. it is the orgnal psu. the laptop battery (non apple) is more than 60 months old. he is useing a 80 month old iBook psu (yoyo) on his TiBook right now. (so my frien and i have a backup psu if another dies) he orderd another Apple (Delta) psu. I don’t think anything dangerous happend (he did not tell if anything happend he just said that the psu died for his TiBook.

]]> By: Julia http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-682 Julia Tue, 12 Dec 2006 07:15:02 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-682 The first brick went out in a blaze of glory, with sparks flying and smoke billowing -- out of the business end up by the computer. Nothing internal was damaged, but I was not happy. When I recently replaced my PBG4 with a MBP (and promptly returned that POS and got another PBG4), Apple sent me a MBP adapter -- and then had the audacity to ask me how I knew it didn't work with my system if I hadn't tried it. The replacement adapter they sent me, after I had paid $60 out of pocket to power my machine in the meantime, just died this evening. It lived for about three months. The system is coming out from under warranty, and Apple STILL hasn't gotten around to refunding my warranty plan from the old system, since it had 2+ years left on it. Clearly, someone is NOT on the ball. And we are not amused. Email access is now restricted, among other things. Apple needs to realise that an adapter failure can in fact be a major life issue for someone. The first brick went out in a blaze of glory, with sparks flying and smoke billowing — out of the business end up by the computer. Nothing internal was damaged, but I was not happy.

When I recently replaced my PBG4 with a MBP (and promptly returned that POS and got another PBG4), Apple sent me a MBP adapter — and then had the audacity to ask me how I knew it didn’t work with my system if I hadn’t tried it.

The replacement adapter they sent me, after I had paid $60 out of pocket to power my machine in the meantime, just died this evening. It lived for about three months. The system is coming out from under warranty, and Apple STILL hasn’t gotten around to refunding my warranty plan from the old system, since it had 2+ years left on it.

Clearly, someone is NOT on the ball. And we are not amused. Email access is now restricted, among other things. Apple needs to realise that an adapter failure can in fact be a major life issue for someone.

]]> By: Saranne http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-681 Saranne Sat, 09 Dec 2006 19:11:33 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-681 Damn. I thought I was alone. When I first bought my powerbook G4 about two years ago I got a recall notice on the adapter. I was really busy in the middle of elections and I forgot about it. I always noticed that it felt really hot so I had it replaced six months ago just in case. It started working sporadically a few days ago. Last night I smelled a faint electrical burning odor. I thought it was the oven. Today, my f'ing adapter started to flare up and melt on the plug right next to where it connects to my powerbook. If this damaged my computer, I'm going on a rampage!!!!!!!!! Damn. I thought I was alone.

When I first bought my powerbook G4 about two years ago I got a recall notice on the adapter. I was really busy in the middle of elections and I forgot about it.

I always noticed that it felt really hot so I had it replaced six months ago just in case. It started working sporadically a few days ago. Last night I smelled a faint electrical burning odor. I thought it was the oven.

Today, my f’ing adapter started to flare up and melt on the plug right next to where it connects to my powerbook. If this damaged my computer, I’m going on a rampage!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: miri http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-680 miri Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:31:17 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-680 my third white brick adapter has finally bit the dust with sparks flying. I never have treated my powerbook or cord roughly, but this is the third time this has happened. The first time I was sent one under warranty, the second time a guy at the apple store simply gave me one for some reason...now I'm not under warranty anymore and these AC adapters are expensive! my third white brick adapter has finally bit the dust with sparks flying. I never have treated my powerbook or cord roughly, but this is the third time this has happened. The first time I was sent one under warranty, the second time a guy at the apple store simply gave me one for some reason…now I’m not under warranty anymore and these AC adapters are expensive!

]]> By: Alix http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-679 Alix Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:28:31 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-679 I have a white brick power adapter as well. Actually it's the second one. The pin of the first one broke into my Titanium powerbook. So I bought a second one to see if my mac would still charge. Which it did for like 2 months untill last week the adapter died on me. It seems to make continous ticking sound. And I'm wondering it might be a short in the computer. But it seems to be woking just fine only not being able to recharge tends to be a bit of a problem. I have a white brick power adapter as well. Actually it’s the second one. The pin of the first one broke into my Titanium powerbook. So I bought a second one to see if my mac would still charge. Which it did for like 2 months untill last week the adapter died on me. It seems to make continous ticking sound. And I’m wondering it might be a short in the computer. But it seems to be woking just fine only not being able to recharge tends to be a bit of a problem.

]]> By: Joseph http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-678 Joseph Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:25:04 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-678 These Power Adapters are made by delta. Delta is a company who makes Power adapters for Dell and IBM. Both Brands have had issues (exploding and overheating issues), and in dell's case, they recaalled over a million power adapters. I know it is not apple's fault that these aree exploding, but most people will blame apple if DElta adapters explode. I think it is about time that apple changes companies, especially considering Delta's past. These Power Adapters are made by delta. Delta is a company who makes Power adapters for Dell and IBM. Both Brands have had issues (exploding and overheating issues), and in dell’s case, they recaalled over a million power adapters. I know it is not apple’s fault that these aree exploding, but most people will blame apple if DElta adapters explode. I think it is about time that apple changes companies, especially considering Delta’s past.

]]> By: Tom http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/03/05/my-powerbook-ac-adapter-blew-up-in-my-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-677 Tom Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:48:03 +0000 http://wp.inertramblings.com/?p=490#comment-677 I have to say, as warm as my supply gets, my ibook one lasted the life of my ibook (2 years) and my macbook one has done 3 months, but is getting alarmingly hot. But, having said that, my processor is getting to about 70 degrees celcius, so I feel maybe apple just like it hot! t. I have to say, as warm as my supply gets, my ibook one lasted the life of my ibook (2 years) and my macbook one has done 3 months, but is getting alarmingly hot. But, having said that, my processor is getting to about 70 degrees celcius, so I feel maybe apple just like it hot!

t.

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