Steve wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Just got a new power supply for my PowerWave (really just because the > fan quit on my old one). > > My problem is that the new power supply is ON when plugged in (i.e. fan > runs and the leads are powered). When installed, this prevents my PW > from booting. Of course, the power supply is normally off or idle until > the keyboard power switch is pressed. > > Any ideas on how to reset the power supply so i can boot up normally? > > Would appreciate any help, >
since i don't have a power wave to look at here are some suggs. (some of the clones had different style power supplies then macs. try 1. with power cable pulled try switching (cycling - 120 to 240 to 120) voltage on power supply if switch present next to power cable plug. 2. try resetting pram 3. make sure that cables aren't reversed (turned over) if that unit has a 2 or 3 wire cable set to motherboard. 4. check battery 5. check for loose screws, brackets, shield strips on or under board. charles lenington okcpcug -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
