2006 Mac Mini DIY Power Supply

[MaxHeap]

I bought a 2006 Mac Mini for $25 without a power supply. I read that it can run off 12v? How can I directly hook up 12v and run the Mac Mini without one of the very expensive 110w supplies (I'm wanting to directly hook up an ATX supply to the mini)?

 

[DeltaMac]

The power supply can be found for less than "very expensive"
http://www.impactcomputers.com/661-...loxKpka_T9HzRU6iN7bBLTPv0NuLD4Mc2saArW88P8HAQ
Using another supply is possible, I suppose. The tricky part will be the power connector plug. It's a little unusual.
And, I don't remember seeing the pin-out for that connector.
According to this - the adapter is 18.5vdc, although I suppose part of the output is going to be 12vdc.

 

[MaxHeap]

The power supply can be found for less than "very expensive"
http://www.impactcomputers.com/661-...loxKpka_T9HzRU6iN7bBLTPv0NuLD4Mc2saArW88P8HAQ
Using another supply is possible, I suppose. The tricky part will be the power connector plug. It's a little unusual.
And, I don't remember seeing the pin-out for that connector.
According to this - the adapter is 18.5vdc, although I suppose part of the output is going to be 12vdc.

I should have said expensive relative to the machine. I don't mind having to solder some leads to the internals if thats what it takes.

 

[DeltaMac]

OK
But, you purchased an incomplete system, completing it with a cobbled-up connection may not be easy.
...
Have you found a source for the pin out? (Maybe you will be more successful that I have been)

 

[MaxHeap]

OK
But, you purchased an incomplete system, completing it with a cobbled-up connection may not be easy.
...
Have you found a source for the pin out? (Maybe you will be more successful that I have been)

I broke down and bought a power supply. I'm probably going to figure out the pinouts and eventually post for someone else.

 

[solos-be]

Hi MaxHeap,
have you figured out the pinout ?
if so please mail it to me @ bart.koens@gmail.com

thanks in advance 😉

 

[blouis79]

Hi MaxHeap,
have you figured out the pinout ?
if so please mail it to me @ bart.koens@gmail.com

thanks in advance 😉

see this
http://www.blisstonia.com/eolson/notes/kensingtonmacmini.php
says iSense resistor should be 3.3k ohms

better version here:
https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/17368-mac-mini-isense-circuit/
says iSense ressitor should be 2.2k ohms




There are plenty of 18.5V 120W 6.5A laptop power supplies about, so a little adapter box with old cable and connections for iSense circuit should work.