If the monitor doesn't receive power through the power supply, but connected to a power outlet does, that isn't a sign that the PSU is dead? I would go that way...
Greetings Manuel Jorge M. Marques _____ [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://manuelmarque.no.sapo.pt -----Original Message----- From: Vintage Macs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Rice Sent: quinta-feira, 18 de Agosto de 2005 15:15 To: Vintage Macs Subject: Re: Dead Macintosh IIfx Nathaniel Swenson wrote: > Hi, > > I mainly work with x86 machines, and I don't know a lot about macs, so > I was hoping someone might have some insight into the trouble I'm > having. I recently acquired a Macintosh IIfx, which I'm trying to get > running. I plug in all the power cords, video cables, etc... then, > when I push a power button (i've tried all 3, back of case, side of > case, and keyboard) absolutely nothing happens. Not even any chime > noises. My thought is that perhaps the power supply is dead, but I'm > not sure. If it is, does anyone have one for sale or know where I > could get one? > > Here's another detail that may help... it seems that the 2 power > cords that came with it are meant to be plugged > 1) from the wall to the case, then > 2) from the case to the monitor > > when i set it up like that, both CPU and monitor are dead. But, when > the monitor has its own power cord directly from the wall, its > perfectly fine. > > Thanks in advance, > > Nathaniel Check the PRAM batteries. As I recall, the IIfx had two of them. 3.6v lithium. -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> 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]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> 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]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
