Lousy Powerbook power adaptor

[hkriffraff]

I'm on my second power adaptor for my G4 Powerbook and the wire around the plug has gotten quite chaffed. I have to constantly fiddle with the plug to get it to charge. I found a solution by bending the wire and taping it down to the base of the plug with electrical tape...but now the plug seems to really heat up.

I can't bring myself to spend another $80 on a lousy power adaptor. Does anyone have another solution?

 

[eva01]

I have gone through 3 power adapters on my older powerbook if that is any consolation. You will need to get your 3rd as well

 

[CanadaRAM]

Rule: If an electrical cord is heating up STOP USING IT !!

MacAlly has a replacement
http://www.macally.com/spec/specialties/accessories/psac4.html

If you are habitually wearing out the cord at a certain point, it is more than likely due to the way your 'book sits on your desk -- that the cord is always bent in a certain position. One preventative is to add some tape or shrinkwrap as a strain-relief before the damage occurs.

 

[calebjohnston]

You can't just ignore the fact that the cord is there. Don't have it be set down bent and twisted every which way.