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I recently revived a 2002 iBook. I want to get it up and running but the DC in port is fried, thus making it impossible to charge the laptop battery. Is there a way to charge it externally? Keep in mind I'm not an electrical engineer, so a simple answer is much appreciated!

Apalumbo64
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In theory yes, but "Keep in mind I'm not an electrical engineer" Might be a problem. Basically you'd need a charge controller of some sort that is designed for the appropriate battery chemistry and voltage, and any internal protection circuitry and such for the battery would need to recognise it. If its a 13 year old system, the batteries are probably going to need replacement anyway (Batteries noticeably start deteriorating at 3-4 years).

Fixing the 'fried' DC port would certainly be simpler depending on the manner of damage to the port, and many machines would simply run off DC anyway.

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  • I have a picture of the DC in board, and when I received it it had soda residue all over it. I cleaned it up best I could, but the cables going out of the chip are crimped in place and covered by plastic, and I can't get in to clean them. That might be the problem? But i have no clue. If you want a picture of the board email me: apalumbo2001@gmail.com – Apalumbo64 Oct 30 '15 at 13:03
  • Oh, that does sound bad. Death by fire is almost better. In that case the simple answer is "it would be difficult, unless you had another macbook around" – Journeyman Geek Oct 30 '15 at 13:13
  • Hahaha, well, I'm working to get another one around. I originally got it from one of the elementary schools around here, and I'm trying to get another one. – Apalumbo64 Oct 30 '15 at 13:20