The Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor supplies 24V at 1.875A through a round barrel connector and is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 2,500. This replacement adaptor for Apple laptops is brand new and sealed, with the familiar white brick shape of the years before MagSafe. It suits older iBook models and the 12-inch PowerBook G4 era of machines, which Apple sold before the magnetic MagSafe port arrived in 2006. You can inspect the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and compare the plug with your machine.
Designed for people who still need an old Mac to work, the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor serves collectors, repair technicians, schools with legacy computer labs, and families retrieving photos and documents from a machine that sat in a drawer for years. The common problem is simple: the original charger was lost or its cable split, and nothing modern fits the small round port. Without power, years of files stay locked inside. The Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor gives these notebooks the 24V supply they run on, so you can boot up, copy what matters, and keep a classic machine going.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stopped stocking pre-MagSafe chargers long ago, Mascom International still keeps them on the shelf. Buyers throughout Kenya report that finding a charger for an iBook is the hardest part of reviving one, often after trying several stalls along River Road. Send your machine's model or a photo of the old adaptor label on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit before you pay. Then collect the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor at Kimathi Street or order pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor
How much is the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor in Kenya?
The Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor costs KSh 2,500 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The price covers a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Its DC cable comes attached to the brick. It shares the KSh 2,500 price of the Apple 10W USB Power Adaptor, but that cube charges phones and tablets, not laptops. The MagSafe adaptors in our range start at KSh 2,800.
Which computers work with the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor?
The Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor is meant for older iBook models and machines of the 12-inch PowerBook G4 era, the white and aluminium notebooks sold before 2006. These computers take a small round barrel plug and run on a 24V supply. The larger 15-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4 models usually came with a higher-watt adaptor, so they may charge slowly on this one. Send your machine's model or old adaptor label on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit first.
Should I get the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor or the Apple 60W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor?
Choose by the charging port, because these two adaptors cannot swap. The Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor at KSh 2,500 has a round barrel plug for pre-2006 iBook and PowerBook G4 machines. The Apple 60W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor at KSh 2,800 uses a magnetic connector for MagSafe-era MacBooks sold from 2006 until 2012. A flat magnetic port on your laptop means the MagSafe adaptor; a small round hole means this one.
How do I protect an old iBook and its adaptor from KPLC power problems?
Plug the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor into a surge protector, never straight into the wall socket. KPLC outages often end with a spike when power returns, and a computer this old has little tolerance left. Unplug both the machine and the adaptor during thunderstorms. In dusty areas, or in humid towns like Mombasa, keep the barrel tip clean and dry, because grit or moisture inside it causes a loose connection that stops charging.
Who should buy the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor and who should skip it?
Buy it if you own an older iBook or a 12-inch PowerBook G4 era machine and need it running for files, software or a collection. Skip it if your Mac has a magnetic MagSafe port, USB-C ports or MagSafe 3, since none of those take a round barrel plug. MagSafe owners should look at the Apple 60W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor or the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor, both stocked at Mascom International. Phone owners need the Apple 10W USB Power Adaptor.
Can the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor help me recover files from an old iBook?
Yes, getting power back is the first step in recovering files from an old iBook. Many machines that seem dead have simply lost their charger, and the hard drive inside may still hold photos, documents and old projects. Once it boots, copy what you need to a USB flash drive or a CD, depending on the ports and drive your model has. If you are unsure the machine still works, bring it to our counter and we will test the adaptor on it first.
Will my iBook run on this adaptor if its battery no longer holds a charge?
In most cases, yes: these notebooks can run straight from the adaptor even when the battery is worn out. The adaptor powers the machine directly, so it works as a plugged-in desk computer. The catch is that any power cut switches it off instantly, with no battery to bridge the gap. Save your work often, and consider a small UPS if you plan to use the machine for long sessions in an area with frequent outages.
Is the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor easy to carry around?
Yes, it is a compact white brick that slips into a laptop bag pocket next to an iBook. For matatu commutes, wind the DC cable loosely around the brick, since tight bends near the barrel plug are where older charging cables usually split. Keep the plug away from keys and coins in the same pocket. If the machine only lives on a desk at home, leave the adaptor plugged in there and avoid the daily wear entirely.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Power Output
- 24V output at 1.875A, for 45 watts in total — the supply these early-2000s notebooks use to run and charge their batteries.
- Runs the machine and charges the battery together — useful because a missing or dead charger is often the only reason an old iBook seems broken.
- Powers machines with worn-out batteries — the notebook works as a plugged-in desk computer straight from the adaptor, with no battery needed to start.
- Works on household mains power — plug it into a surge protector so spikes after an outage hit the protector, not the adaptor or computer.
- Brand new stock — a fresh unit with a full warranty, not a decades-old spare that may already be near the end of its life.
- Lower draw than the MagSafe adaptors in our range — 45 watts suits these smaller, older processors, which need far less power than later MacBooks.
Compatibility With Pre-MagSafe Notebooks
- Round barrel connector — the small circular plug used on Apple notebooks before the magnetic MagSafe port arrived in 2006.
- Suits older iBook models — the white notebooks that were common in schools, offices and homes during the early 2000s.
- Suits the 12-inch PowerBook G4 era — the compact aluminium notebooks of the same period that share the round barrel port.
- Larger PowerBook G4 models — the 15-inch and 17-inch versions usually came with a higher-watt adaptor, so confirm before buying for those.
- Not for MagSafe, MagSafe 2, USB-C or MagSafe 3 Macs — every Apple notebook from 2006 onward uses a port this plug cannot fit.
- Fit check on WhatsApp — send your machine's model or a photo of its old adaptor label and we confirm compatibility before dispatch.
Build and Connector Design
- White brick housing — matches the colour of the white iBook and is easy to find in a crowded drawer or bag.
- Attached DC cable — no loose cable to misplace, and winding it loosely around the brick avoids sharp bends that cause splits.
- Round barrel plug — push it straight in until it sits flush, because a half-seated plug can stop the machine from charging.
- Compact size — fits a laptop bag pocket or desk drawer, so it can travel with the computer or stay on one desk.
- Clean, dry tip — dust or moisture inside the barrel can cause a loose, unreliable connection, so wipe it with a dry cloth.
- Simple design with no switches — plug it into the wall and the notebook, and power flows without any settings to change.
Inclusions and Support
- Adaptor with attached DC cable — the complete charging unit with its round barrel plug, ready to connect to your machine.
- Mains plug attachment — the plug type can be confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch, so you know how it connects at home.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled in person at our service desk.
- In-store test — bring your iBook or PowerBook to the counter and we plug the adaptor in before you pay.
- Fit confirmation before payment — share your model number on WhatsApp and our team checks the connector and power rating for you.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the adaptor when it reaches you and pay only once you are satisfied.
Package Contents
Inside the box is the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor, with its round-barrel DC cable attached to the white brick, plus the attachment that connects it to mains power. The plug type for Kenya's 3-pin UK sockets can be confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch, so you know exactly how it connects at home. No computer, battery or surge protector is included. Ask our team at Kimathi Street if you need surge protection for an older machine.
Warranty
The Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor carries a 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Should it stop supplying power, or the barrel connector fail through a manufacturing fault, bring the adaptor and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where our team processes the claim.
Buying the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor from Mascom International
You will find the Apple 45W iBook PowerBook Laptop Adaptor at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Carry your old iBook or PowerBook along and test the adaptor on it at our counter. It comes in white.
To order or ask about fit, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and other major towns receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is covered by the 6-month warranty above. We list every legacy charger with plain specifications and fair pricing, and our team remains on hand after the sale if your classic machine needs anything more.
