Sometimes a little knowledge can be dangerous. The reason you haven't found anything on the DC-to-DC board is that I have no idea what that part might be. Try downloading Coconut Battery (an older version that runs on your machine) to get a very good idea of its status. Next try replacing the DC-IN board. Her's the part:
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Sometimes a little knowledge can be dangerous. The reason you haven't found anything on the DC-to-DC board is that I have no idea what that part might be. Try downloading Coconut Battery (an older version that runs on your machine) to get a very good idea of its status. Next try replacing the DC-IN board. Her's the part: http://www.ifixit.com/PowerBook-Parts/G4-Aluminum-12-Inch-DC-In-Board/IF153-021
Sometimes a little knowledge can be dangerous. The reason you haven't found anything on the DC-to-DC board is that I have no idea what that part might be. Try downloading Coconut Battery (an older version that runs on your machine) to get a very good idea of its status. Next try replacing the DC-IN board. Her's the part: