[MacDV] Re: Macs dying and needing service--MacDV Digest, Vol 15, Issue 2

[Ted Langdell]

Ted Langdell
Ted Langdell Creative Broadcast Services
Marysville, CA
Main:  	(530) 741-1212

Definitely put the computers on a good Uninterruptible Power Supply 
(UPS/aka Battery Backup).  The good ones adjust the output voltage when 
there are sags and humps in the incoming power supply, and filter or 
clamp spikes and other nasty stuff coming down the line.

Put any external devices like FireWire drives and peripherals on the 
same UPS to keep problems from finding a back door into the Mac 
attached.

I'd also suggest you find a local-to-you Mac service person or company. 
  He/she/they may be more "user friendly" when it comes to making speedy 
repairs or diagnosing what the cause of your problems is.

It sounds like you might be getting some spiky power, based on the 
nature of the problems you've described.  Long-term problems because 
Performas and Quadras are not that "young."

Ted.


On Oct 3, 2005, at 4:36 PM, 
macdv-request at listserver.themacintoshguy.com wrote:

> Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:36:06 -0700
> From: Ron <gmedia.dv at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [MacDV] New G5 dies, mac servicing, photos altered,	web
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> I have never had to have any of my Macs  serviced and I have several
> since 1985. Same with my sons and daughter.
>
> I would seriously check out my electrical supply circuits if I were you
> and install a UPS.
>
> Good Luck!
> Ron--
>