>Hi there, sorry for the off-topic post, but you folks might be able to help >me here. > >I recently purchased a WorkGroup Server 8550/200. Last night I put a >RailGun G3 upgrade in it that I normally use in my PowerTower Pro. I >screwed something up, because I got a loud crack and a burnt smell from the >machine. I assumed the worst and figured that I had smoked the Motherboard >or Processor. However, the processor still runs in the PowerTower. Also, I >sniffed (literally) around the case and determined that the only part of >the machine that smells burnt is one corner of the power supply. I very >carefully opened the power supply trying to avoid electrocution from a >rogue capacitor, and there is a heavy duty fuse in there, but i can't tell >if it might be smoked. Also, the smell seems to be from a different part of >the PS. > >now the questions: > >1.) Is it likely that the Power Supply is smoked? Or is it more likely the >motherboard? The machine will not even power with the original 604e in it. >2.) If so, does anyone think it might be relatively easy to fix the PS? >3.) Does anyone on the list live in Miami who could run over to my place >and quickly solder in news parts and fix this? >4.) does anyone on the list have a replacement powersupply? > >Any help is greatly appreciated. I want to know if I have a dead >Motherboard. In that case I will have a bunch of 32MB FPM DIMMS to sell. >The bright side is that I got the machine for a great price and can sell >the RAM (234MB!!) and the Adaptec Dual U2W (Two external, Two internal >connectors!) for about what I paid, even if I did smoke the motherboard. > >Tom > >PS: I will atone for my off-topic sin by posting about my dead 2400c in a >moment.... Well, if the power supply doesnt even come on, it may be the psupply if you are lucky. I dont know if there is an easy way to tell without a space psupply or motherboard. Tell us if you sell the RAM. Dead 2400 ? What have you been doing lately ? Mad Dog ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s! Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
