Q: Power Mac G5 power issues...
Hello, on a quest to find a G5 powered computer, I found an early 2005 Power Mac G5 (2x2.7GHz). The first time I plugged it in and powered it on, it worked just fine. The second time, I pressed the power button and heard a loud pop from the power supply. I replaced it, and here's what now happens:
When I plug the power cable in, there's a small click noise about a second after plugging it in, and the power light on the front of the machine flashes along with the click. However, it does not turn on at all when I press the power button. When I unplug the cable, it makes the same noise about a second after I unplug it. I can see a faint flicker from the power light after unplugging it.
Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this? It's part of a collection which is why I want to get it up and running.
Power Mac G5
Posted on Jun 27, 2016 7:33 AM