I never had any intent of trashing the G4 unless I could have afforded a new Mac Pro. :)
I got the power supply rebuilt for $89 and a lot less time than you outlined. Fired right up, the mobo and all drives are fine. Now I need to revisit my backup plan - as that IS my backup machine and I can't afford to have my data sitting in a dead machine should it go again. My externals are smaller but I am going to start backing up my documents to them so I at least have access if need be. Thanks so much for all the advice! Diane On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM, gifutiger <[email protected]> wrote: > Greetings Diane > > Before you trash your trusty Mac have a look at this option. > > 1. Purchase a Antec 430 Watt Power Supply, about $50.00 > 2. Purchase from Donald Hall, http://atxg4.com/ about $13.00 > > From what is posted it seams like about a 2-4 hour job to remove the > old PS and install the new one. > > This is my plan for my 12 year old Mac G4 AGP Graphic. > I purchased new in 1999, or I should say my Wife purchase for me. > > Cheers > > Harry > San Jose, Ca > ("`-''-/").___ ..- -''"`.. _ > ( 6_ 6 ) `-. ( ``-._.-`) > (_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `.'``-..-' > ` `_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' > ((((,-'' ((((,' (((.-' fl > > > On Feb 9, 6:28 am, diane <[email protected]> wrote: > > I've pretty much exhausted all but the power supply. I found a place that > > will rebuild it for not much (all things considered). > > > > Went to a local mom & pop shop yesterday and wh > -- 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
