Got problems with Xserve G5 power supplies
Hi all,
recently I got a couple of G5 Xservers for playing around. These are great machines even if there are very big compared to a mini and quite noisy if they run.
Anyway, I also realized yesterday after installing OSX 10.4 that the Xservers all have a common problem: After a view minutes they suddenly shut down (or make a reset) and I guess it is the power supply. After a view seconds or minutes they restart themselves again without pushing any button.
Also I got one, that is not operating at all but gets a bit warm but does not provide the 12 V output.
Unfortunately the power supply seems to be very specific and there was no surge parts to be replaced. Also, I did not find any schematic or description how to repair such a power supply. An alternative would be to replace the original one with a replacement.
A special hardware check DVD specially issued for Xserver seems not to work either or the videocard is not compatible.
Does anyone know more about it or could help me?
It would be very frustrating if I would have to sell the Xserve as spare parts and not are able to use it for my home.
Many thanks!
Best regards,
Petr
Xserve, Mac OS X (10.4), Motorola G5 processor