[roller]

Have a G4 tower in my lab that suddenly would not power on. Called in the school's "Tech Guys" and they confirmed a dead power supply. I would like to replace the power supply, but am having little success finding parts. Any recommendations (preferably someone who takes purchase orders)?

[seanc]

1. Try replacing the PRAM battery
2. Replacement power supplies for G4s are usually ridiculously expensive, if you're not scared of tinkering and modifying things a standard PC ATX power supply can be used.

[roller]

Thanks...

I did try a different battery, as it is an older machine (5-6 years?). It was also one of the only machines in my lab (see sig) susceptible to kernel panics. Not sure the other battery was necessarily in better shape, but in any case, I don't have any indication that the tower is getting any power.

What is "ridiculously expensive"? Since I am not having to spend my own money in this case, it is not as much of an issue. I am happy to tinker, but would prefer some instructions on how to do so.

Thanks again...

[seanc]

Ridiculously expensive is like £150 - £200 for a PSU for a Quicksilver G4. I have a guide on how to perform the modification for a Quicksilver G4, it should also be applicable to other models if you can find the wiring pinout though.

[goMac]

What kind of G4 is it? I'm an IT guy for a school district, and our G4's are all starting to get to that age where their power supplies blow. We just cannibalize power supplies from other G4's with other issues.