My power supply died, just a question

[PPCguy]

I have a white 17" iMac intel C2D whose power supply died it's the 2.0GHz model.

On ebay (in the european zone, I don't want to pay huge shipping fees) the only replacement I see is the power supply from a 17" intel 1.83GHz. It doesn't say if that comes from a C2D or CD, I asked the vendor about compability but he doesn't know...

So, could I use that to replace the faulty power supply or do I have to wait to the exact one to appear?

Thanks in advance

 

[Macman45]

I doubt they are the same...different GPU, larger screen etc.etc. I'd search Apples' knowledge base and get the part number for your PSU....then you can look for the right one.

 

[Lucianrider]

Check the capacitors for bulging, I had a 20" iMac of the same vintage with a failed power supply. I found a company on-line that sold the capacitors as a kit, there were about 11 of them and had a friend of mine swap them out. It worked for years with the repaired power supply after that...