Audio cables aren‘t completely recessed in aluminum models of PowerBook G4

When you insert an audio cable (headphones, external speakers, connection to stereo system) into the audio line-in or headphone ports on aluminum PowerBook G4 computers, a small gap may be noticeable between the connector and the side of the computer's case. This gap is normal and assures electrical separation for optimum performance from these two sound ports.

You may see this in any of the aluminum models:

Published Date: Oct 10, 2016