PowerBook: Cable Identification List

This article describes the PowerBook cables, sales part numbers, and service part numbers.

Name of Cable
Finished Goods
Service Part Number
HDI-30 SCSI System Cable
M2538LL/A
590-0717
HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter Cable
M2539LL/A
590-0718
PowerBook Video Adapter Cable
M3927LL/A
922-0831


Apple HDI-30 SCSI System Cable

This cable is used to connect an external SCSI device to your PowerBook. The cable consists of an HDI-30 connector (29 pin plug) and a Centronics 50 pin plug.

Apple HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter

This cable is used to connect your PowerBook to a desktop Macintosh computer in SCSI Disk Mode. The cable consists of an HDI-30 connector (30 pin plug) and a Centronics 50 pin plug.

PowerBook Video Adapter Cable

This cable is used to connect an external monitor to the Micro DV-14 Video Out port on your PowerBook. The cable consists of a DV-14 plug and a DB-15 socket.

Part numbers mentioned in this article are accurate as of this writing. Before ordering, verify that they are still correct as they are subject to change.
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012