Solved How To Open Inspect And Repair G4 Cube Power Supply Power Mac G4 Cube

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I have a G4 cube I want to make into an air server but the power supply died. I think it’s a blown capacitor. I need to know how to get in to the power supply to inspect this and repair it if it is a blown capacitor.

Well the power supply is external. Power Mac G4 Cube Power Adapter 205W 450-500MHz M5849 Manufacturer Part Number : 661-2455 Here’s one: http://www.macpalace.com/661-2455-power-… But here’s the tear down to get intuit and poke around. Disassembling Power Mac G4 Cube Outer Case UPDATE Here’s a description of the repair: https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php?/top…

I just tore one of these supplies down .. mine had its case cracked when I bought it (broken), but it’s very possible to open one of these up with minimal damage; I’ve made a guide too, check it out: Mac Cube G4 205W Power Supply Disassembly