Mourning the loss of our friend, WhitPhil.
There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
Search
 
Apple MacOS
Tag Cloud
access audio black screen blue screen boot bsod connection crash dell desktop driver dvd email error excel excel 2003 firefox hard drive hardware hdmi hijackthis internet itunes keyboard laptop malware monitor network networking outlook problem ram recovery router screen slow sound spyware tdlwsp.dll trojan vba video virus vista vundo windows windows 7 windows vista windows xp wireless
Search
Search for:
Tech Support Guy Forums > Operating Systems > Apple MacOS >
How to test a G4 Power Mac Power Supply

Tip: Click here to scan for System Errors and Optimize PC performance
[ Sponsored Link ]

 
Thread Tools
leachim's Avatar
Senior Member with 692 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
02-Nov-2009, 06:25 PM #1
How to test a G4 Power Mac Power Supply
I suspect the PSU has gone

Just to make sure - it has a 22 pin connector - I believe shorting 2 pins together will emulate the ON switch and make it fire up (if at all)

Just need to eliminate the MB from the equation

Any ideas which pins

Any ideas where to get a replacement in the UK - it has API 9841 ID 320 on it

Thanks
Yankee Rose's Avatar
Computer Specs
Senior Member with 1,808 posts.
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Here for more than 10 years!
Experience: BSBM, A+, MCP, OS X
02-Nov-2009, 06:55 PM #2
Hi there. Take a look at this Apple doc: Power Mac G4: Power Supply Voltage Test.

I'm not sure about suppliers in the UK. Sorry.

Hope that helps!
Headrush's Avatar
Senior Member with 482 posts.
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Experience: Advanced
03-Nov-2009, 06:57 AM #3
Some of the G4 models take a very different power supply and you'll find that places selling them charge prices out of this world. ($200-$300)

I'll look around for the link, but when mine went I found a German company that sold an adapter for $50 Canadian that allowed you to use a standard PC power supply in these G4s.

A much cheaper alternative and has worked perfectly for years.

Edit: Found the link: http://www.s-c-m.de and the exact product: http://www.s-c-m.de/product_info.php...sion-1-00.html

Last edited by Headrush : 03-Nov-2009 07:03 AM.
leachim's Avatar
Senior Member with 692 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
03-Nov-2009, 07:02 AM #4
Quote:
Originally Posted by Headrush View Post
Some of the G4 models take a very different power supply and you'll find that places selling them charge prices out of this world. ($200-$300)

I'll look around for the link, but when mine went I found a German company that sold an adapter for $50 Canadian that allowed you to use a standard PC power supply in these G4s.

A much cheaper alternative and has worked perfectly for years.

Splendid

Look forward to hearing from you !

Headrush's Avatar
Senior Member with 482 posts.
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Experience: Advanced
04-Nov-2009, 07:08 AM #5
Links added to my previous posts already in case you missed them.
leachim's Avatar
Senior Member with 692 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
04-Nov-2009, 02:26 PM #6
Thanks

I emailed the company, but have not had a reply

Here's hoping

Cheers
leachim's Avatar
Senior Member with 692 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
06-Nov-2009, 07:20 AM #7
Quote:
Originally Posted by Headrush View Post
Links added to my previous posts already in case you missed them.

Looks like that company is defunct

Any ideas where else I could look

Does the part have a particular name

Thanks
Headrush's Avatar
Senior Member with 482 posts.
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Experience: Advanced
06-Nov-2009, 06:48 PM #8
No it was a custom part made by them.

I search forever before finding them, I found no other alternate companies with anything like that.

There are instructions on the net for making one yourself but you have to be inclined to do that sort of thing and it will involve modifying the PC power supply. (Soldering and such involved.)
Reply Bookmark and Share

Smart Search

Find your solution!



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who want to help you solve your computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.

Thread Tools


You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:21 PM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2009 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Powered by vBulletin, Copyright © 2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.