Re: Power Mac G5: how to repair a broken PSU?
Maybe a local Apple dealer/repair center can diagnose the problem for free or a reasonable fee? An acquitance had a problem with his old PowerMac G4 Gigabit Ethernet and took it to his local repair center here in Spain. They told him the problem was the front panel with the on/off button and told him they no longer had spares for that computer model. A new front panel was obtained via LEM swap and the machine works flawlessy now. No charges paid for the diagnostics. Apple dealers around here have ridiculously expensive repair fees, but in this case they behave very honestly and friendly! Gorka -- GRATIS für alle GMX-Mitglieder: Die maxdome Movie-FLAT! Jetzt freischalten unter http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/maxdome01 -- 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 Mac G5: how to repair a broken PSU?
I'll try that. Thanks for the idea. I have a local certified apple repair company (or whatever it is called) only a few drive minutes away. I only fear they will want (too much) money for the diagnosis. Well, call them about charges before moving your 25kg behemoth :-) At least in Spain, you have the right to reject the reparation budget, so once you know what the problem is, you can try get the spares cheaper elsewhere For the G5 they probably still have spares. I think pre 2004 PM G5s are already officially obsolete, don`t know about your specific machine. In any case, looks like G5 spares are pretty expesive everywhere! I have used LEM swapt to get parts for my various computers at reasonable prices. Plus, USPS postal charges are far lower than those I have experienced in Europe. Unfortunately, we seem to be losing our Euro/USD advantage! ;-) Good luck, those G5s are still pretty useful machines! Gorka from Spain -- GRATIS für alle GMX-Mitglieder: Die maxdome Movie-FLAT! Jetzt freischalten unter http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/maxdome01 -- 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: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Every BW G3 and G4 was a breeze to work on, except for the nasty sharp bits pulling the optical drive cable and after a while you develop sufficient scar tissue across your knuckles that you don't notice. Having work in both the beige G3 desktop and G4 GE, as well as inside many generic PC boxes, the Macs are much easier to work with. The same for the Performa 630 series, although more disassembly in needed. My similar vintage Siemens-Nixdorf 486/100 desktop is much easier to work with, altough the case in much higher. And has lots of slots. Gorka from Spain -- Jetzt kostenlos herunterladen: Internet Explorer 8 und Mozilla Firefox 3.5 - sicherer, schneller und einfacher! http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/chbrowser -- 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
Beige G3 problems
I have an old 233MHz beige G3 desktop I workin with at a hobby. last week I installed a trio of 128Mb SIMMs I bought through LEM Swap. I exchanged the old memory for the new one following the Apple instructions per the manual (and after checking through the net) and restarted the computer. hardware started, but got the bomb dialog telling me there was a prolem with some app and asking me for a secure reboot through the keyboard. At that time I had only an USB keyboard as my ADB one was at home. Today I finally got my old ADB keyboard, opnened the case again, reseated the memory and hit the power up buttom in the keyboard. ... to no avail. I got the three lights in the keyboard, the PSU started t whirl... and after a couple seconds the machie shut down. Opened it again, checked everything was OK, all the connections secure,put back the old memory SIMMs, closed and tried again to boot, getting the same results. The machine is a beige desktop, 233MHz G3, 128 + 64 + 32Mb SIMMs , one PCI slot with 2xUSB 1.1 and 2xFirewire 400, one 10Gb and one 40Gb HD and running Mac OS 9.1. The machine was recently resurrected after being unused for five years and it ran smoothly until the memory swapt. Any ideas? Maybe the PSU failed? Besides the memory SIMMs nothing else have been touched Thanks! Gorka from Spain. -- Preisknaller: GMX DSL Flatrate für nur 16,99 Euro/mtl.! http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/dsl02 -- 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: Upgrading a Beige
I recently put a Sonnet G4 in my BlueWhite. Works fine now I've sorted the firmware - Sonnet's tool for this didn't work, but one from someone else did. Liam, do you have the G4 enabler CD? I got a Sonnet G4 card for my beige G3 but without the CD! Would you be interested in a deal?? Gorka -- Neu: GMX Doppel-FLAT mit Internet-Flatrate + Telefon-Flatrate für nur 19,99 Euro/mtl.!* http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/dsl02 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
G4 Cube power supply question
I just received a 450Mhz G4 Cube bought via LEM Swapt. It is an US model and came with a US power supply. While I can easily find and European style adapted for the plug, I have been unable to check if this power suplly can be used with European voltage (220v). Many power sources have switches for 110/220v, while others are exclusively used with either 110 or 220v. I have downloaded the users manuals at Apple site, but this question isn`t answered. Can I use the supplied power source with this Cube, or do I have to find an European power source? Thanks! Gorka -- Neu: GMX Doppel-FLAT mit Internet-Flatrate + Telefon-Flatrate für nur 19,99 Euro/mtl.!* http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/dsl02 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: G4 Cube power supply question
Thanks a lot! Missed this one! (I downloaded the pdf archives but without looking around! Gorka Original-Nachricht Datum: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:46:38 -0500 Von: Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net An: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Betreff: Re: G4 Cube power supply question On Sep 11, 2009, at 2:20 PM, Gorka Martinez Mezo wrote: Can I use the supplied power source with this Cube, or do I have to find an European power source? http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58689 -- Neu: GMX Doppel-FLAT mit Internet-Flatrate + Telefon-Flatrate für nur 19,99 Euro/mtl.!* http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/dsl02 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Smurf
The smurfs (pitufos in Spanish) were very popular in the early 1980s Spain. When the PowerMac G3 BW appeared, it was quickly nicknamed pitufo as both were blue and white. The original iMac G3 was popularly known as cabezon (Big headed), while the fancy iMac G4 was known as Lamparita (desk lamp). Until the late 1990s Macs were a real rarity around here. The iMac G3 was the first popular model and raised brand awareness quite a bit. Gorka from Spain -- GRATIS für alle GMX-Mitglieder: Die maxdome Movie-FLAT! Jetzt freischalten unter http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/maxdome01 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
A couple months ago I bought in eBay an used 500MHz Sonnet Encore ZIF card to upgrade a Beige desktop G3. The seller send me a pdf file with the installation instructions but nothing else. Due to work/burned computer/personal issues I wasn`t able to have a close look to the upgrade intil now. I have read the instruction manual and I have some doubts. * First of all, has someone tried this upgrade before? Any tips? * As I can see, I need to install de software included in the Sonnet CD to install de G4 card, is that correct? The computer is currently running Mac OS 9.1 (Spanish), has 416Mb of RAM, a FireWire/USB PCI card and two HDs. It havent been used for some years, but runs smoothly so far. VRM is correct. Gorka -- Neu: GMX Doppel-FLAT mit Internet-Flatrate + Telefon-Flatrate für nur 19,99 Euro/mtl.!* http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/dsl02 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
