elinsound macrumors newbie Original poster Apr 22, 2023 13 10 Jun 20, 2025 #1 I just scored a Lombard G3 on eBay. No power adapter included. Will G4 PowerBook chargers work? If not, any recommendations on a new replacement?
I just scored a Lombard G3 on eBay. No power adapter included. Will G4 PowerBook chargers work? If not, any recommendations on a new replacement?
Doq macrumors 6502a Dec 8, 2019 710 935 The Lab DX Jun 20, 2025 #2 Any G3-class or even PowerBook 3400c power adapter should with your model. G4 adapters will not work because the connector is a slightly different size.
Any G3-class or even PowerBook 3400c power adapter should with your model. G4 adapters will not work because the connector is a slightly different size.
AphoticD macrumors 68020 Feb 17, 2017 2,297 3,481 Jun 27, 2025 #3 If you already have the G4 adapter, I can confirm a $3 adapter (2.5mm to 3.5mm) works; https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-use-a-g3-g4-power-adapter-on-a-clamshell-ibook-pismo-wallstreet-lombard-pdq-powerbook-g3-1400-3400.2393395/?post=32264236#post-32264236
If you already have the G4 adapter, I can confirm a $3 adapter (2.5mm to 3.5mm) works; https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-use-a-g3-g4-power-adapter-on-a-clamshell-ibook-pismo-wallstreet-lombard-pdq-powerbook-g3-1400-3400.2393395/?post=32264236#post-32264236