Has my time capsule died?

Is it gen 1 or gen 2 TC??

That would normally indicate a dead supply, when the hard disk attempts to spin up the current demand from the power supply peaks.. and with the power supply in poor condition, it will not be able to supply sufficient current, so will cut itself off. Unplug and replug.. it will do the same thing.. eventually of course it won't work at all.

You can either fix the supply or replace it yourself. DIY instructions.

https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s

Or a repairer can help .. there is a list there.

Apple do not repair them.. if it is later version still under warranty/applecare.. it will be replaced.

JD Esq wrote:

I'm not sure what gen it is. It was purchased in July 2008.

Gen 1.. and at 4years it has done very well.. !!

Replace the power supply .. at 4 years even repairing the internal one is going to be difficult.. the plastic coverings will fall to pieces when you touch them.. they have been hot for too long.

The cheapest and easiest method is type 3 repair.

Look at the last picture on this page.

https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s/apple-time-capsule-repair/repair-type3

I discovered that these car LED converter units are readily available from China for a few dollars.

Recover the plugs from the old supply.. but follow the warnings.. the main supply caps are charged. And you can get a decent belt off it weeks after it has been disconnected.

Then all you need is some diy soldering of plugs and sockets and a 12v power supply.. easy and cheap to get.

There is info on the site to contact me for a kit..

Do you have Apple Care? Ours just died completely and apple replaced it with a 2TB.

Apple care is up to 3years.. His is 4years.