Re: Mac Plus with funny power problem

2013-03-04 Thread Haemogoblin
:16:02 UTC, Haemogoblin wrote: > > Thanks for the info, i'm now following up on something i saw on the 68kmla > forum. That recommends using a panasonic cap such as this one > > > http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?WT.z_header=search_go&lang=en&keyword

Powermac 8200 / 8500 looking for parts

2013-02-24 Thread Haemogoblin
Hey all The power button on my powermac has broke, does any one have a spare? Many thanks James -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.l

Re: Mac Plus with funny power problem

2013-02-20 Thread Haemogoblin
Thanks for the info, i'm now following up on something i saw on the 68kmla forum. That recommends using a panasonic cap such as this one http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?WT.z_header=search_go&lang=en&keywords=ECW-F2395JB&x=0&y=0&cur=USD Fingers crossed it will fix the computer

Re: Mac Plus with funny power problem

2013-01-29 Thread Haemogoblin
x27;ve replaced C1 with a suitable component. I bought a 10uf 50v non polar capacitor to replace the possibly defective one at C1. Many thanks James Doug McNutt wrote: > At 13:25 -0800 1/28/13, Haemogoblin wrote, and I snipped: > >Hi there > > > >Thanks, I'm just an

Re: Mac Plus with funny power problem

2013-01-28 Thread Haemogoblin
utt wrote: > > At 06:02 -0800 1/22/13, Haemogoblin wrote: > >I`m not a trained electrician or electronics engineer and I've now > reached the limits of my knowledge for fault testing this machine. So was > wondering if there's anyone on here, that might be able to advi

Mac Plus with funny power problem

2013-01-25 Thread Haemogoblin
Hi My old Macintosh Plus died last year, I tried following the classic mac repair PDF thats floating around the net and replaced the C1 capacitor with a new 50v non polar cap. After doing the repair, I found the Plus was still dead. I dont recall if i got a Bong out of it as it was over 12 mo

Re: Mac Plus help

2013-01-24 Thread Haemogoblin
dead screen. > > Put fresh solder on the main connectors, especially J4, and the screen > came back to life. > > Pics at http://68kmla.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18065 > > On 24 January 2013 12:38, Haemogoblin > > > wrote: > >> Hi there >> >&

Mac Plus help

2013-01-24 Thread Haemogoblin
Hi there Last year i had my Plus set up at my GF's for gaming and writing entries for my vintage computer blog. Only two months in to using it, the computer began to show signs that something wasn't quite right. Finally one afternoon the screen went out and it didn't come back on. I assumed thi