Powerbook g4 15" power adapter

Grimwoods · Sep 9, 2010, 02:40 PM

Does anyone know the drawback of using a 50W power adapter when the machine is designed for a 65W one?
My Powerbook G4 15" 1.25Ghz has been crashing a lot recently, and I'm wondering if it could be caused by the wrong wattage power adapter.
Any help appreciated!

MacDawg · Sep 9, 2010, 02:42 PM

I know on my Dell laptop for work... I have used an under watted power adapter and it severely degrades performance when plugged in (and even gives a warning message to that effect).

Intell · Sep 9, 2010, 02:43 PM

I'd think the Mac would run at a slower overall speed or it won't charge the battery unless it's asleep.

Sep 9, 2010, 02:40 PM	#1
Grimwoods macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2010	Powerbook g4 15" power adapter Does anyone know the drawback of using a 50W power adapter when the machine is designed for a 65W one? My Powerbook G4 15" 1.25Ghz has been crashing a lot recently, and I'm wondering if it could be caused by the wrong wattage power adapter. Any help appreciated!
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Sep 9, 2010, 02:42 PM	#2
MacDawg Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: "Between the Hedges"	I know on my Dell laptop for work... I have used an under watted power adapter and it severely degrades performance when plugged in (and even gives a warning message to that effect).
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Sep 9, 2010, 02:43 PM	#3
Intell macrumors G4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Inside	I'd think the Mac would run at a slower overall speed or it won't charge the battery unless it's asleep.
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