Hello Bill and Olga, It may not be the power supply itself. I had a similar "PS problem" on my PC132, last year.
First thing make sure the keyboerd is still plugged in. This sounds silly, but it happens to the best of us. Next: Take a look at is the fuse. I don't remember where it's located on these boxes. And then: It may also be the connectors that Dennis mentioned. Sometimes corrosion forms on the pins. Disconnecting and reseating these connectors a few times may fix that problem. (This is what finally fixed the "PS problem" on my PC132.) This is not unusual after so many years, if you live close to the ocean, like I do. Otherwise, you may try Contact Cleaner spray, available at your local electronics parts store, or Radio Shack. If none of this works, it's time to get out the srewdriver(s). I'm sure others will be able to advise you on a replacement power supply. I mentioned a couple of sources in a previous post, but others may have some better ones. Hans, San Diego P.s. While rummaging around the innards of your computer, you may also want to replace the PRAM battery (also available from Radio Shack,) if you have not done so for a few years. - hw. From: Dennis Wurster: Power supplies are physically very sturdy, and tend to last for a long time. ... The power supply itself is connected to the motherboard by a large plastic connector. You remove it by squeezing the latch and pulling the whole plug out. You also will need to wiggle each smaller connector from your hard drive and CD-ROM drives. It's not too big of a deal, the important thing is to remember to reconnect all of the equipment when you're reassembling. Take your time and you should be fine. -=Dennis=- On Oct 15, 2004, at 7:41 PM, Bill & Olga Wilson wrote: > I went to my computer tonight and no lights - and can't start it!! > Changed out surge protector, still no luck. (A lamp plugged in does > light.) Checked plugs, all tight. > > We figure it's the power supply.? > > If we order one from Galaxyhp, is it a "plug and play" thing? Does it > come with directions? Can we neophytes at repairing computers do > this?? (It sure would be a lot better than buying a new computer) > > We appreciate any advice. Thanks > > Bill and Olga - both retired and loving it. -- 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
