None of your settings should be affected, but Id get it fixed ASAP, especially if its your production machine - this could cause a lot of problems if you crash the drives badly when it does die.
Just my 2c. Chris On 31 Aug 2009, at 22:31, mkehoe wrote: > > I have researched replacement power supplies for my G4 MDD dual > 867mHz. A local computer shop will sell me a used one for $110.00, > and will even install it while I wait (included in the $110). A local > Apple dealer will sell me one for $385 + $185 installation! The tech > there said I could just keep my computer in sleep mode to prolong the > life of the power supply, and hope it doesn't go out while I'm working > on the computer. It is still working, I just have to use the re-set > button inside before powering it up. > > Question: Any opinions as to whether I should swap out the power > supply now, or buy the $110 power supply, and change it out later when > the power supply does fail, or wait until it fails, and then buy one. > I'm inclined to be proactive with changing to the used one this > week. > > Also, any data or settings that may be affected by this swap? > Anything I need to be aware of? > > Thanks for your advice and experience. > > Mira > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
