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> I replaced the power supply on my DA with a regular $20 ATX supply
> modified according to the instructions at this link: http://atxg4.com/
> Perhaps he is still selling the harnesses. ($20)
>
> It works. If you compare the pinout diagrams you will note the
> differences between the various machines.
>
Thanks Bruce, Valter, et al.
I have taken the easy way out. The sledge hammer solution :)
Thanks to Barry in Cranston, RI, I picked up a 867MHz Quicksilver for about the
same cost as an ATX PS with the conversion harness and the resulting shipping
charges.
I came to realize the 28 pin DA PS's are rather rare to find used and expensive
to replace. Of course the fan replacement would be less expensive. But there is
no reason to believe is is just simply a fan problem. The fan speeds up which
indicates a heating problem and then the fan vibrates loudly. Which brings
about the proverbial chicken or egg question.
If and when I ever have time I may try to replace the PS fan and I will
definitely keep an eye on the SWAP list for an inexpensive DA power supply. In
the mean time I will use the DA 'til next weekend (or until if fails) when I
will transfer the DA guts to the QS. Always wanted a QS anyway.
Shameless plug for Barry in Cranston, RI: If you are in Southern New England
his shop has lots'a Mac's -- vintage thru G4's at least -- and he opened up on
the Labor Day holiday for me and another customer. You can find on the SWAP
list. He certainly made my day.
Thanks all --glen
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