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Mac G4 wont turn on.

Not sure what else to put, i have checked all the power sources, Does anybody else think it is the power supply in the system.

Thanks in advance.
Prakash

jonkreisler

If it's completely dead (no clicking, whirring or any other noises when you attach power cord and no sounds when you press the power button) it's a good bet it's either the power supply or the power cord. (If there's a break in the power cord, no power can get to the system.) If the system is still under warranty, the power supply is covered.

brettmjohnson

You may need to replace the battery on the motherboard:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42713

If the fans and LED turn on, you may have a more serious problem:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=95054

eplanetsystems

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The battery was replaced and the problem still persists. No lights anywhere, no sound.

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eplanetsystems

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San Diego, i did check the stores, but they dont know what wattage, when i ask for g4.

Andrew Duffy

Yeah they're talking about standard PSU units for PCs - they simply won't work in your G4. You need to get a proper Macintosh one. A G3 PSU will work (I've fitted one successfully before) but it needs to be Macintosh. Ask at your nearest Apple dealer (if there is such a thing) if they have any spares they could sell you cheaply. Don't pay more than $30 at the most. Maybe even check ebay for a G4 PSU?

eplanetsystems

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Thanks Guys, let me try to find some and install them.