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BubbaMonkey
May 2, 2009, 09:19 AM
I have a slot-loading iMac G3 and am wondering if it will explode when I plug it into my wall?



velocityg4
May 2, 2009, 09:24 AM
You can get one of those world travel voltage adapter kits.

However, most PC power supplies have a 220/110 switch. The iMacs power supply may automatically switch or have a switch available if you open up the case. But I am not too sure on that point.

BubbaMonkey
May 2, 2009, 09:33 AM
You can get one of those world travel voltage adapter kits.

However, most PC power supplies have a 220/110 switch. The iMacs power supply may automatically switch or have a switch available if you open up the case. But I am not too sure on that point.

Yeah, I almost bought one today, but decided to make sure the iMac doesn't have the adapter built in.

Thanks!

bartelby
May 2, 2009, 09:36 AM
From Apple

Apple Power Supplies: Changing voltage settings
iMac
iMac (Early 2006) Auto-Switching
iMac G5 (iSight) Auto-Switching
iMac G5 (Ambient Light Sensor) Auto-Switching
iMac G5 - all models Auto-Switching EXCEPT models sold in the US, Canada, and Japan (these models support 100-127 V AC)
iMac G3 and G4 - all models Auto-Switching
iMac (Mid 2006) Auto-Switching
iMac (Late 2006) Auto-Switching
iMac (Mid 2007) Auto-Switching
iMac (Early 2008) Auto-Switching

Link (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1981)

BubbaMonkey
May 2, 2009, 09:41 AM
From Apple



Link (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1981)

Thanks for that! I'll go plug it in and see what happens.

bartelby
May 2, 2009, 09:42 AM
Thanks for that! I'll go plug it in and see what happens.

:eek:

I'd just like to add a comment saying I take no responsibility for damage
:D

rdowns
May 2, 2009, 09:56 AM
Please make sure you have a camera at the ready when you plug it in. Would be a shame not to get pics of a Mac blowing up. :D

BubbaMonkey
May 2, 2009, 11:27 AM
Well it worked for a while...

then it exploded