> Subject: Sudden power loss in G5 > > I have a dual 2.7 Ghz PPC G5 w/ 4.5 GB ram. The machine recently > started powering off without warning. Is this signs of a power supply > failing? If so how hard are the power supplies to replace in these > towers? > > Thanks for the help. > > Leo > On 1/3/11 3:37 PM, [email protected] of [email protected] sent
> > > Leo, > > Power supplies are a bitch requiring removing almost everything. My 2.3 dual > core went abruptly with a flash and a stench. However, you may be having > problems with coolant leaking onto your electronics, which is worse. Check > this out IMMEDIATELY! > > Fine machine otherwise! > > - Peter > AND they are expensive, too! (either diagnosis for that matter). -Dana -- 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
