On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 8:33 PM, James Morgan <[email protected]> wrote:
> My MDD G4's also only shut down when I was not using them. But after a > while they began to occasionally refuse to start. Got a glowing light in the > start button when I pushed it but no start. This progressed to no starting > at all. The shutting down on it's own was the beginning of the end. > > I went through guilt trips. I thought maybe I had not kept the G4's clean > enough and had overheated them. Ect. Then I found out the power supply in > the MDD G4's have issues and it wasn't my fault. > > I don't know of any way to check to see if it is a failing power supply > but I certainly recommend that you back up your entire computer to an > external hard drive. And start watching for a good used power supply. > Well, it will start up but sometimes I need to unplug the USB drives to get it to see the main HD (as the start-up HD I do believe) As for a new PS, I'd have no idea how to install one. > > ================= > > On Oct 7, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: > > On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 4:36 PM, James Morgan <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On my MDD G4's one of the early symptoms of the failing power supply was >> that the computer would just unexpectedly shut down. >> > > Well, this only happens when I am not using it. > Any way to check (that does not involve paying someone)? > > I am looking for a nice multi-tip power cord so I can plug in the other > hub. > Walmart used to sell them but the only ones they sell now are for use in > your car, you plug them into your cigarette lighter. > >> >> >> ========================== >> On Oct 7, 2010, at 3:35 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: >> >> Mac: G4 Quicksilver (800 MHz) >> 1.5 GB SDRAM >> >> 3 HD, 1 CD-ROM >> USB Ports have 5 USB sticks, a Memory Card and my Olmpus Digital Camera >> plugged into them (see below for detail) plus the KB >> >> Back of the Mac has a port which has 1 card plus the Olypus. Also has a >> cord to a non-Powered Hub. This has a Powered Hub plugged into it. (I need a >> 5V cord to power this thing and cannot find one) >> Powered Hub has 2 USB Sticks plugged into it, >> >> KP has the Memory Card and my Logitech USB Mouse >> >> PROBLEM: First off, this NEVER happens when I use the machine >> >> When I am away it randomly shuts down. >> It is NOT set to sleep under Energy Saver >> >> Under System Preferences I see nothing about shutting down >> >> Now, I blew out (with me providing the air) what little dust was inside (I >> will get a new can of air today) and under the tower. >> >> What else can I do? I have not had this problem until recently (never with >> the Smurf or previous machines, some of which had many more HDs hooked up >> (externally but same power strip) >> -- >> Steve Conrad >> Henrietta, MO 64036 >> >> "The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to >> go forth and claim our place in outer space." >> - Capt. Henry Gloval >> >> >> (\__/) >> (='.'=) >> (")_(") >> Help Bunny Take Over The World! >> >> -- >> 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 >> >> >> >> -- >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Steve Conrad > Henrietta, MO 64036 > > "The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to > go forth and claim our place in outer space." > - Capt. Henry Gloval > > > (\__/) > (='.'=) > (")_(") > Help Bunny Take Over The World! > > -- > 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 > > > -- > 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 > -- Steve Conrad Henrietta, MO 64036 "The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to go forth and claim our place in outer space." - Capt. Henry Gloval (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") Help Bunny Take Over The World! -- 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
