G4 Quicksilver Power Supply

[trollking]

I need to u;grade my G4 Quicksilver dual 800 mhz Power Supply. Google just gave me places to replace the ower Supply, but ir costs over $200 to get the same lame 344w power supply that is in it. I would rather get something a bit more powerfull. Not to mention looking at other places I could get a 600w for under $50.

So the question is, is there any problem with doing this and what should I look for or avoid when getting a power supply? Has anybody out there upgraded their power supply?

Thanks for any input

 

[velocityg4]

First off the Quicksilver requires 28V power feeds that an ATX Powersupply does not provide. There is also a difference in the remaining pin out diagram.

With that said yes it is possible but it will require some soldering and modding to work. You will need an ATX powersupply, a second wall unit that provides approx 28V, a soldering iron and a willingness to possible fry you Mac.

This site give you the pinout's and some tips.

http://www.outofspec.com/frankenmac/wire.shtml