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PowerMac G4 PSU replacment
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Join Date: May 2007
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Does anyone know where I can pick up a replacement PSU for a PowerMac G4?
It seems the fan has been starting to run louder and louder these days and I finally set it on the desk and opened it up and the sound is coming from the PSU. I have a feeling that the fan is going out on it and am going to need a new PSU unit.
This is the G4 model that doesn't have the double mirrored doors. I can never remember the name of it, the speaker is at the bottom though.
Apples System Profiler doesn't say much about the PSU, but I do have a label on the side of the PSU so it may contain information to help me get the correct replacement. I don't need more power or anything, just want a exact replacement.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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If it's earlier than the MDD model, check ebay, it probably isn't going to be sold anywhere special.
Is the box silver at all or does it have a dark blueish front?
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[15" MacBook Pro 2.6 Ghz] [G4 733] [G4 MDD DP 1.25]
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Silver.. Thanks for the help.. I do see PSUs online but I am not sure if they are the correct ones. I want to make sure I get the right one.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Well your model of G4 is a Quicksilver.
Power supplies are probably going to be ridiculously expensive for it. Do you use an ACD display and are you technically/electrically minded?
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yeah hes right, they do seem expensive, perhaps you should look into refurbs...
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[15" MacBook Pro 2.6 Ghz] [G4 733] [G4 MDD DP 1.25]
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seanc, I am technically/electrically minded, I just don't keep up on the technical terms I should be (but quick lookups and common sense are good).
By ACD I assume you mean Apple Color Display? I use the same monitor I received with the G4 and it is powered by the video card.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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By ACD I had meant Apple Cinema Display.
Since you do use one, the only option I can really suggest is to open the power supply and replace the fan yourself or replace the entire power supply.
For reference, the fan in the Quicksilver PSU uses a two pin connector rather than the three pin connector that are found on most fans.
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