[G4] Replacing G4 Power Supply Fans

[CJ Scaminaci]

Don't forget memory. Memory is probably THE least reliable in computers 
today. In some 16-17 years with Macs, I've never lost a monitor. Power 
supplies yes, but only in my old Mac Plus from about 17 years ago. :-) 
It still runs to this day. Mac OS 7.5..Ah..the good days when a 200MB 
hard drive was considered HUGE and an entire bootable OS would fit on a 
floppy. For hard drives, I have 8 macs running here, and in 16 years 
had to replace about 3-4 hard drives. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones. 
Or they just don't make them like they used to.  Ah, my mac plus with 
the fishbowl monitor, god I love that computer :-).

CJ
On Nov 12, 2003, at 9:10 PM, Mel Krewall wrote:

> Power supplies, hard drives and CRTs are the least reliable parts of 
> any computer. High voltages, high temperatures and moving parts are 
> the enemies of any mechanical object. The lubrication idea is a good 
> start, just make sure you keep it on the fan and don't let it get into 
> the PS or other parts of the computer. And yes, the fan is something 
> you can replace. The main problem you will face is finding a 
> replacement that is fit and function compatible. If you have a Fry's 
> Electronics store near you that would be the best bet. Otherwise, an 
> industrial supply house like Grainger's would be a good source. If you 
> can replace it with an identical model it will make things easier. The 
> fan will likely be marked with the required voltage on it; if not 
> measure it with a multi-meter. Then get a fan the same size and 
> voltage to replace it. Be careful when you disassemble, make sure you 
> don't drop any screws into the body of the PS (that could be 
> disastrous). Also take care to stay away from the capacitors that 
> could carry high voltages.
> Good luck on your repairs.
> Mel
>
> "It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place the world is 
> when one is playing golf."
> ~ Robert Lynd
>
> On Nov 12, 2003, at 3:51 PM, sr ferenczy wrote: