iMac G4 that wants to be powered on again

[ygv2000]

Hey guys!

I have a great shape iMac G4 (the 15", 700MHz model) that is refusing to power back on. It was working perfect till a few thunderstorms and I guess it is related.

Pressing the iMac's power button doesn't feedback in any way - no sound, no lights, no screen, no fans, just absolutely no feedback. This led me to think the problem is the power supply unit. I want to fix it myself but after finding out that part could cost up to a 100$, I'd like to make sure that this is actually the problem.

Do any of you guys have any knowledge to share of how I could be sure that the power supply is the actual broken part?

Thanks a lot!!

 

[Intell]

There's really no good way to make sure the power supply is actually the dead thing. But, in most cases like the ones you are describing a dead power supply is the problem. Have you tried resetting the PMU?

 

[ygv2000]

There's really no good way to make sure the power supply is actually the dead thing. But, in most cases like the ones you are describing a dead power supply is the problem. Have you tried resetting the PMU?

Yep, tried, nothing. Also did some voodoo whispering while doing that. Still nothing
You're probably right there's no way to be sure. But - can you think of anything else? (except, well... the logic board...)

 

[Intell]

Where are you searching for a new power supply from?

 

[ygv2000]

Where are you searching for a new power supply from?

My first try was to look on ebay. I live in Israel so I need a supplier that sends worldwide.

 

[Intell]

My first try was to look on ebay. I live in Israel so I need a supplier that sends worldwide.

Your location could be a problem to getting one cheaply. May I suggest also looking for a complete G4 iMac? You may be able to get a better one for a smaller price than just a power supply. But if you get a whole iMac just for the power supply, make sure you get the same model.

 

[ygv2000]

You're probably right. Bummer.
Well, I'll try to look for a wandering old iMac, or a cheap bargain on the power supply unit.

Thanks anyway friend!