Diagnosing power supply, something blew

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Diagnosing power supply, something blew

I Have an iMac model A1224, emc 2133 2.4 ghz! early 2008 20 inch screen. I was trying to diagnose to see if it wouldn't turn on because the power supply went bad. When I plugged it in & pushed the start up button something caused some of the soldering to blow on the power supply board. I never have found those LED lights. The question is, will I have the same problem if I replace the power supply? Or could it be the plug that is the problem? I don't see where I can replace the power cord. I just want to get my Mac up & running again because I don't have $1500 for a new one & I hate pc's.

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), Model # A1224, emc 2133

Posted on Nov 30, 2015 7:17 PM

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poikkeus1

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Nov 30, 2015 7:21 PM in response to Ceramicat

I don't think anyone could diagnose your machine from this distance; you'd best visit your Apple Store to assess the damage.

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Ceramicat Author

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Nov 30, 2015 7:24 PM in response to Ceramicat

Nice, but I can't afford to pay the guys at Apple.

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babowa

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Nov 30, 2015 7:27 PM in response to Ceramicat

Appointments for troubleshooting/diagnostic at the Genius Bar are generally free; any repair or part would cost money though. Not sure though if the folks would be that familiar with a unit from early 2008 although testing for the plug and/or cord, the age shouldn't make any difference.

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