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PB 180 resurrection — #13

Alright, so my power source is the Apple Low-Power AC Adapter; I couldn't find anything online about the requirements for the PB180 but here's the specs of the power source: Input…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 21:00

is this a good deal? — #12

They probably need the motherboards recapped and that costs $100+ to send out and have it done (each plus shipping). Anybody who buys broken equipment that cannot troubleshoot or f…
68kMLA Hardware by Hrududu Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 07:04

is this a good deal? — #11

these are powermacs, not imacs, i didn't think they get bad caps Click to expand... They also get logic board issues, some are bad capacitors. I also seen some stock video card…
68kMLA Hardware by Unknown_K Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 01:02

ALERT: eBay Auction, Hyperdrive 512k in Disguise! — #30

It's because it's an original 128k, complete with all original packaging Click to expand... Actually it's not original, nor complete. It will have a 512K board in it, or at lea…
68kMLA Hardware by Mac128 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 01:02

is this a good deal? — #10

these are powermacs, not imacs, i didn't think they get bad caps
68kMLA Hardware by geeko Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 00:49

ALERT: eBay Auction, Hyperdrive 512k in Disguise! — #29

Yes, but this auction does list a Hyperdrive Mac. It is interesting though how 7 people have bid up the price to nearly $1300 in spite of the fact the seller says the Hyperdrive i…
68kMLA Hardware by Anonymous Freak Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 00:25

is this a good deal? — #9

They probably need the motherboards recapped and that costs $100+ to send out and have it done (each plus shipping). Anybody who buys broken equipment that cannot troubleshoot or f…
68kMLA Hardware by Unknown_K Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 22:09

How many have a Powermac G5? — #29

My Dual 2.7 G5 is more than powerful enough for what I do - lots of CAD, some 3d rendering and light photo and SD video editing. So far, I see no reason to upgrade to an intel sys…
68kMLA Hardware by lighting Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 21:59

PB 180 resurrection — #12

Sounds like a solid plan. I've got everything packed up to head back to university, so I'll check it out later tonight when I get there.
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 20:40

is this a good deal? — #6

Any problems they have won't be linked to leaking cooling devices. All 2.0GHz models are strictly air cooled. For $100 it sounds like a winner. If they showed up here, I'd go fo…
68kMLA Hardware by Hrududu Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 20:24

PB 180 resurrection — #11

depends, you could solder a new one on, but if the original issue that fried it in the first place is still there, you will have just burned out another first place id look is to …
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Osgeld Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:40

is this a good deal? — #5

I agree, go for it. It's tough to imagine any scenario in which you couldn't get more than $100 parting them out if they turned out to be unfixable. And as others have said, if one…
68kMLA Hardware by tmtomh Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:31

PB 180 resurrection — #10

Thanks a lot man. Would the fix just be to solder on a new one? That is if it is the part you think it is of course.
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:26

PB 180 resurrection — #9

I cant find anything for those numbers (damn apple using noname china knockoffs) it appears to be a fet, but with what stats i dunno might try abit harder when i get home from wor…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Osgeld Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:21

IIx Dead — #3

Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (+ and - in the correct orientation). Does the PS click at all when you try to turn it on? Check for leaking capacitors and that t…
68kMLA Hardware by Unknown_K Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:17
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