The ps in question is a dead white one used with the PB G4. The PBG4 in question is the one in which I recently installed an OWC SSD (which now runs like a completely different machine, btw), and for which I want a spare ps.
I have had to repair one of these power supplies before, but the tip/ connector on that particular one died, and that is a difficult thing to repair. It transpires, though, that I have an unused ps that just ticks when plugged in, providing no power. It is otherwise "as new," but I suspect faulty capacitors in its innards. Probably fixable once opened up.
There is certainly a conventional glue joint, as the last time I opened one of them, I broke the joint with some light taps with a hammer and a broad chisel, and took note of the construction. While the hammer works, there is some danger of breakage and marring, and I was just wondering if all bother could be avoided. Judging by the lack of responses, the answer is likely that it can not.
I have had to repair one of these power supplies before, but the tip/ connector on that particular one died, and that is a difficult thing to repair. It transpires, though, that I have an unused ps that just ticks when plugged in, providing no power. It is otherwise "as new," but I suspect faulty capacitors in its innards. Probably fixable once opened up.
There is certainly a conventional glue joint, as the last time I opened one of them, I broke the joint with some light taps with a hammer and a broad chisel, and took note of the construction. While the hammer works, there is some danger of breakage and marring, and I was just wondering if all bother could be avoided. Judging by the lack of responses, the answer is likely that it can not.