Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
Thanks, Jeff and Dan. Currently, the drive will not eject even if I hold the door open for it (and it's certainly not being a lady.) Also tried propping up the rear end with a nice thick book, no change. Looks like a new case would be around $60 + $30 shipping, plus a lot of disassembly. At this point I can't afford to replace it, so I may have to part it out. That's a shame since everything works, with the exception of the drive. It's also drawing too much power with a space heater and a quad intel on the same circuit - already blew a breaker once. I may have to build a cheap, efficient Hackintosh to replace it. Thanks, folks... Eric -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
Sorry folks, replied to the wrong thread. My apologies... Eric On 27 Dec 2010 06:30, Eric Volker evol...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Jeff and Dan. Currently, the drive will not eject even if I hold the door open for it (and it's certainly not being a lady.) Also tried propping up the rear end with a nice thick book, no change. Looks like a new case would be around $60 + $30 shipping, plus a lot of disassembly. At this point I can't afford to replace it, so I may have to part it out. That's a shame since everything works, with the exception of the drive. It's also drawing too much power with a space heater and a quad intel on the same circuit - already blew a breaker once. I may have to build a cheap, efficient Hackintosh to replace it. Thanks, folks... Eric -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: PM G5 DVD Drive Problem
Thanks, Jeff and Dan. Currently, the drive will not eject even if I hold the door open for it (and it's certainly not being a lady.) Also tried propping up the rear end with a nice thick book, no change. Looks like a new case would be around $60 + $30 shipping, plus a lot of disassembly. At this point I can't afford to replace it, so I may have to part it out. That's a shame since everything works, with the exception of the drive. It's also drawing too much power with a space heater and a quad intel on the same circuit - already blew a breaker once. I may have to build a cheap, efficient Hackintosh to replace it. Thanks, folks... Eric -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
On Dec 26, 7:26 pm, Sean Carroll cedarwaxw...@att.net wrote: Open the PowerMac and stick your ear in there, to verify that the sounds are coming from the drives. I did and I have - I have just distrusted my ears (being a musician teaches you to, ironically). I am as satisfied as I can be that the noise is from the drives. It occurs to me a little belatedly that a test that would absolutely determine whether it was the hard drives would be to disconnect the power from them and start up. Unless that's a no-no for some reason. The only possible source of noise in this situation would be the fan, yes? An optical drive is silent unless it's reading something, no? I would try a stethoscope, or a low tech 11 inch cardboard core from your last roll of paper towels, or make yourself an ear trumpet from paper. Al Poulin -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: All of a sudden yet another new movie file format *.YES
At 3:43 PM -0800 12/24/2010, Jonas Lopez wrote: All of a sudden yet another new movie file format *.YES What is this one and who can play it. It was a dl via Real, but now Real can't or won't play it. Might help to identify it if you actually gave urls as to where you got it. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Santa left usernames and yahoo names - how to flush them?
Dear Listers, Santa left usernames and yahoo names - how to flush them? Now that they all left the computer in shambles with partial and unwanted user names and yahoo names that I want to get rid of, but how. These are on drop down selectors, just click and OMG see the crumbs Santa's bad helpers left. Now, how do I get rid of them??? JML I'm a designated FREE SPIRIT HITCHHIKING on the Information Super Highway -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Desktop wallpaper for that bigger screen...
-- Original message -- Subject: Desktop wallpaper for that bigger screen... Date:Monday, 20. December 2010 From:Dan dantear...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Ok. So I finally got around to putting a bigger display on this power mac here at home. ... Anyone gots some recommendations / favs? Just found http://www.hdwallpapers.in/ – great wallpapers. Hasn't been mentioned yet, or I missed it. Marry christmas and a happy new year! http://www.hdwallpapers.in/2011_happy_new_year__christmas-wallpapers.html Andreas aka Linux User #330250 -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Moving Tiger and Leopard OS's from G4 (32b) to G5 (64b)
I plan to image Tiger (10.4) and Leopard (10.5) from my Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver 2002) to a recently acquired a Power Mac G5 (Early 2005). My questions are: 1. Tiger and Leopard were installed on a G4, a 32 bit processor, but the G5 is a 64 bit processor. Do I need to do anything after I’ve “installed” the G4 Tiger and Leopard on the G5 to have them function as 64 bit Operating Systems: a. They can detect which processor they are installed on automagically and don’t need my intervention b. I have to toggle something c. I have to reinstall one/both of the Operating Systems on the G5 for them to function as 64 bit Operating Systems)? 2. How can I tell if the OS is running as a 32 bit or 64 bit process? TIA. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
Many G4 Macs can have the 48-bit LBA Property added persistently (that is, semi-permanently) to their PRAMs. Sure, once the PRAM is cleared, the property reverts to 24-bit mode. However, as long as the PRAM is NOT cleared, perhaps for many years, the property is available, and this means that ANY sized drive can be supported, even for booting. However, it is ALWAYS better to play safe and partition each drive into a partition which is 131,072 MB, with the remainder being partitioned as desired. The 131,072 MB partition may also be sub-partitioned, just so no sub-partition straddles the 131,072 MB line. Thanks. Interesting. Am I to understand, then, that it is advisable to do both of the above when attempting to install a HD larger than 128 GB in a Sawtooth Power Mac G4, and that the partitioning is necessary only IF you force recognition of the larger HD? Not that I would know how to add the 48-bit LBA Property (or anything) to the PRAM... Sean -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
Without a patch you can format / access up to 128Gb of it. Disk Utility will show it as only 128Gb in size and format it accordingly. I have used a couple of 160 Gb drives on G4s formatted to 128Gb. They work just fine, you just have 32Gb that is unusable. Ah, that clears that up. Thanks, Clark. Sean -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
I have two Sawtooths which I equipped with Sonnet Tempo ATA 133 PCI cards. They support drives larger than 128GB. No Voodoo. The cards extended the usefulness of these G4s. Thanks, Dale. Good info. Maybe I won't have to send the HD I ordered back. I might anyway, but it's good to know that I don't HAVE to, that there's yet another option. Sean -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Moving Tiger and Leopard OS's from G4 (32b) to G5 (64b)
At 3:41 PM -0800 12/27/2010, Centrisman wrote: I plan to image Tiger (10.4) and Leopard (10.5) from my Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver 2002) to a recently acquired a Power Mac G5 (Early 2005). My questions are: 1. Tiger and Leopard were installed on a G4, a 32 bit processor, but the G5 is a 64 bit processor. Do I need to do anything after I've installed the G4 Tiger and Leopard on the G5 to have them function as 64 bit Operating Systems: a. They can detect which processor they are installed on automagically and don't need my intervention b. I have to toggle something c. I have to reinstall one/both of the Operating Systems on the G5 for them to function as 64 bit Operating Systems)? OS X is monolithic. Just move it over and it will work. CarbonCopyCloner is your friend. What you might want to reinstall are some 3rd party products. Now and then I've seen some installers that only drop 64-bit frameworks if the machine can run 'em. 2. How can I tell if the OS is running as a 32 bit or 64 bit process? Activity Monitor. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New internal hard drive for Power Mac G4
I would try a stethoscope, or a low tech 11 inch cardboard core from your last roll of paper towels, or make yourself an ear trumpet from paper. Thanks, Al. Next time I have any suspicions, I think I'll go the disconnect power cables route first. I should have thought of that before I bothered anyone with the noise question. Sean -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Moving Tiger and Leopard OS's from G4 (32b) to G5 (64b)
Dan, Long time since you last helped me. Thanks again. I don't plan to use any application other than OS X's Disk Utility. If I understand your answer to my first question, the OS will know that it can run as a 64bit process but some of the 3rd party apps might have issues such that I might have to reinstall them if I want the 64bit version of the app. And if I understand your answer to my second question, the Activity Monitor will indicate if a process is 32bit or 64bit. Correct? TIA. --Bruce On Dec 27, 7:00 pm, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 3:41 PM -0800 12/27/2010, Centrisman wrote: I plan to image Tiger (10.4) and Leopard (10.5) from my Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver 2002) to a recently acquired a Power Mac G5 (Early 2005). My questions are: 1. Tiger and Leopard were installed on a G4, a 32 bit processor, but the G5 is a 64 bit processor. Do I need to do anything after I've installed the G4 Tiger and Leopard on the G5 to have them function as 64 bit Operating Systems: a. They can detect which processor they are installed on automagically and don't need my intervention b. I have to toggle something c. I have to reinstall one/both of the Operating Systems on the G5 for them to function as 64 bit Operating Systems)? OS X is monolithic. Just move it over and it will work. CarbonCopyCloner is your friend. What you might want to reinstall are some 3rd party products. Now and then I've seen some installers that only drop 64-bit frameworks if the machine can run 'em. 2. How can I tell if the OS is running as a 32 bit or 64 bit process? Activity Monitor. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: All of a sudden yet another new movie file format *.YES
My .2 cents: If you search for *.YES, what you find might give you - at least it gives me - the impression that YES is actually a command or something from within the file that maybe got garbled into being listed as the file type. If I had such a file and wondered about it, I would (and surely there are more up to date methods) use that old trick with OS 9's Fast Find where you could go in and change the file type. I'd change the file type to various known types and see what happened. I can't remember, but i think Fast Find would even show you the actual file type when it was different than the suffix you saw on the desktop. Sean -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Power supply replacement for Power Mac G4
NOTE: This is a bit general, and I might yet find the answers I'm looking for in the archives. Feel free to ignore me if the topic has already been covered exhaustively there. My recently departed (in trade) Gigabit Ethernet Power Mac G4 was essentially problem-free until the power supply died about a month ago. I don't want to repeat what followed. Trouble was, without my own computer and with only sporadic access to any others, there wasn't opportunity for the research I needed to do, let alone time to find this group and get some meaningful answers. No Mac friends or ongoing relationships with a repair shop, either. The story, briefly, and then I'll get on with the questions: Came home, turned it on. Nothing. No lights, no sound, no action. Tested different power cords and outlets, nothing. Power supply. My roommate opined that it was probably a simple matter of getting any old (new) power supply and throwing it in, though he wasn't positive. He puts together his own PCs from kits, but he's not exactly a guru, and knows nothing about Apple computers. My preference was to have someone competent and qualified do whatever work was necessary. Power supply sounded a bit intimidating. Apple Store first. They confirmed the obvious, but couldn't help with the repair. They recommended an Apple authorized repair shop. Spoke with them. Seemed like they didn't want to be bothered - first suggestion was for me to find a similar machine and swap things around. Thought about it. No, I wanted them to fix it. Rebuilding the power supply is what they were going to do (their first resort as a matter of policy). But it would take a couple weeks for them to even get to it. OK. After a week they called me and said they had a similar machine they could swap my HDs and RAM into. I'd been without a computer for 2 weeks already, and with the holidays coming up it seemed possible that it might be another 2 or 3 or 4, maybe all of it just to get the answer well, we can't fix it, so we're going to have to find a replacement and wait some more. So I agreed. The Sawtooth I got back was in good shape and worked well, only problem being a new one with my very own HDs. I probably should have insisted on swapping more than just my HDs and RAM into it, but I wasn't thinking. Can't complain too much, because evidently I got a Zip Drive that might still work (at least with OS 9) and a DVD-RW instead of a CD-ROM in the bargain. But - all of this could have been avoided if I had known a power supply from a hole in the ground or had been able to find out quickly to begin with. Questions: 1. How specific is the power supply to a certain Power Mac G4 or indeed to any Apple desktop computer made since? 2. Is finding a replacement a matter of very specific model numbers (I found a lot of replacements online quickly, ranging in price from $60 to $180, but had no idea how trustworthy any of them might be and remained iffy on whether the removal and reinstallation was work I should undertake myself) or looking for certain specs? 3. Before even considering replacement, is there something a dummy can do to look at and into the power supply and evaluate the situation, something as simple as oh, it's the fuse or oh, that there cable has come loose? 4. Is there such a thing as a normal or typical lifespan for a power supply? I get the impression that replacing a power supply isn't that big a deal. Maybe something I could figure out myself if I had to. But knowing everything about what to look for in a replacement isn't something I can figure out myself. I'd like to forearm myself with some knowledge. This new Sawtooth is older than what I traded for it, after all, and the power supply might be as well. Sean -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Moving Tiger and Leopard OS's from G4 (32b) to G5 (64b)
At 4:19 PM -0800 12/27/2010, Centrisman wrote: I don't plan to use any application other than OS X's Disk Utility. Boot on your G4 on Leopard. Boot the G5 into Target Disk Mode and connect it to the G4 with a firewire cable. Use CarbonCopyCloner on the G4 to clone the drive(s) into the G5. Then, boot the G5 and go change the system's name in the Sharing system pref. If I understand your answer to my first question, the OS will know that it can run as a 64bit process The kernel will do a 64-bit boot if you tell it to. Do this by booting while holding down the 6 and 4 keys. Not that this will fail if any of the hardware you have installed has only a 32-bit driver (the kernel boot must be pure). Regardless of which kernel is running (OS X switches the app environment dynamically), applications will go 64-bit if the system supports it and the app's code to do it is available. Some 3rd party app's installers sniff your hardware then tailor their installation to the specific hardware on which you're running. Since you installed those products on a 32-bit only machine, that's all you get. You'd have to re-install those products. I think this level of *cough* sophistication is limited to $ products. Haven't run into one recently (but then I don't do Adobe um stuff). Activity Monitor will indicate if a process is 32bit or 64bit. Correct? Yes, it's in one of the columns you can enable. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Desktop wallpaper for that bigger screen...
At 9:32 PM +0100 12/27/2010, Mac User #330250 wrote: Just found http://www.hdwallpapers.in/ - great wallpapers. Hasn't been mentioned yet, or I missed it. Nice. Found some good stuff there! Thx! Very nice 1701... http://www.hdwallpapers.in/star_trek_classic_ncc_1701_vehicle-wallpapers.html And I really like this one: http://www.hdwallpapers.in/floating_earth-wallpapers.html And: http://www.hdwallpapers.in/pegasus_battlestar_galactica-wallpapers.html - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Power supply replacement for Power Mac G4
At 7:35 PM -0600 12/27/2010, Sean Carroll wrote: NOTE: This is a bit general, and I might yet find the answers I'm looking for in the archives. Feel free to ignore me if the topic has already been covered exhaustively there. There have been several in-depth threads on this list regarding the GigE power supplies. My recently departed (in trade) Gigabit Ethernet Power Mac G4 was essentially problem-free until the power supply died How specific is the power supply to a certain Power Mac G4 or indeed to any Apple desktop computer made since? The GigE can use a DA's supply, but not a QuickSilver's. dvwarehouse.com has 'em, but they're a bit expensive. Now and then people offer them on LEM Swap, again at awfully high prices. A better solution might be to adapt a standard PC supply. Details here: http://atxg4.com/ - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Question about an iPod
I know this maybe the wrong group but I can not find an ipod group. My ipod when plugged into my G4 mac with i tunes 10.1.1 with System 10.5.8 with ipod 1.4.1 it will not "restore" because other applications are in use. What can this be? Norm -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Power supply replacement for Power Mac G4
NOTE: This is a bit general, and I might yet find the answers I'm looking for in the archives. Feel free to ignore me if the topic has already been covered exhaustively there. Yes, they are, but they are fair questions. Questions: 1. How specific is the power supply to a certain Power Mac G4 or indeed to any Apple desktop computer made since? VERY specific, mechanically AND electrically. The PSUs for Power Mac G4s, at least those up to the Quicksilvers, are, for the most part, a generic 300+ watt PSU, WITH THE FOLLOWING DIFFERENCES: 1) the external fasteners are M3.5-0.6, which is Apple's internal standard for a 6-32 UNC-sized fastener; Apple adopted the M3.5-0.6 fastener for all its products which required a 6-32 UNC-sized fastener with the very first Macintosh in 1984; however, the metric countries decided to make this size archaic very shortly after Apple's adoption, also in 1984, thereby making Apple perhaps the ONLY user of this fastener; not withstanding, Apple continues to favor the M3.5-0.6 fastener as there is no metric fastener with the same shear strength between the standard M3-0.5 and the M4-0.7. 2) the external connectors are Apple-standard, and vary from model-to-model, with 20 pin, 22 pin and 24 pin external connections, among other differences. 3) some models also provide monitor power. 2. Is finding a replacement a matter of very specific model numbers (I found a lot of replacements online quickly, ranging in price from $60 to $180, but had no idea how trustworthy any of them might be and remained iffy on whether the removal and reinstallation was work I should undertake myself) or looking for certain specs? The usual suspect Mac parts suppliers should be able to fix you up, using a good PSU harvested from a Mac with other problems. 3. Before even considering replacement, is there something a dummy can do to look at and into the power supply and evaluate the situation, something as simple as oh, it's the fuse or oh, that there cable has come loose? There IS a fuse, but it is in the 325 volt converter section, and is intended to protect the off-the-line section of the PSU from catastrophic failure. If the PSU's fuse is indeed blown, there is almost nothing which can be done to resurrect the PSU, save an expensive component lever repair. Besides which, that 325 volts is enough to kill you! 4. Is there such a thing as a normal or typical lifespan for a power supply? The PSU should last the lifetime of the machine. Certainly, it should last the economic lifetime of the machine, which has been over for G-series Macs for a long time now. I get the impression that replacing a power supply isn't that big a deal. Maybe something I could figure out myself if I had to. But knowing everything about what to look for in a replacement isn't something I can figure out myself. I'd like to forearm myself with some knowledge. This new Sawtooth is older than what I traded for it, after all, and the power supply might be as well. It IS possible to use a generic PSU of about 300+ watts with the following changes, which are probably WAY beyond most end-users: 1) change the 6-32-UNC fasteners to M3.5-0.6 by the simple expedient of running an M3.5-0.6 taper tap through the 6-32 UNC holes; the basic diameters of the two fasteners are nearly identical, so this expedient works in 99.44 percent of the cases; or, you can acquire new 6-32 UNC fasteners, but they probably won't be satin-finished stainless steel, like the Apple fasteners. 2) completely disassemble the new PSU; remove its internal PCB; remove its external cables by unsoldering them; harvest the external cables from the failed Apple PSU and connect these to the corresponding points within the new PSU by soldering them; reassemble the new PSU. 3) test, and pray that you didn't make even one mistake when connecting the donor cables. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: All of a sudden yet another new movie file format *.YES
On 12/24/10 8:29 PM, Jonas Lopez wrote: Dear Listers, I forgot to include this fact: The file was auto dl from a site and given the name *.YES. When I went to play it the following came on screen: Can not play with Quicktime 7.6.4 version. I am running 10.4.11, G4, QT 7.6.4 which is the last version. Any ideas? --- On *Fri, 12/24/10, Kris Tilford /ktilfo...@cox.net/* wrote: These folks seem to list every known file extension that I've ever heard of, but nothing on .YES - could be good to bookmark http://www.file-extensions.org/ Eric -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Question about an iPod
On Dec 27, 2010, at 6:08 PM, Norm Rowe wrote: I know this maybe the wrong group but I can not find an ipod group. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AppleiPod/ Active ten-year-old Yahoo Tech Group with almost 6,000 members. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
