Recent content by Hornpipe2

A nice member of the Vintage Macs mailing list offered to mail me a working LC power supply at cost of shipping. I figured I would take him up on the offer - if it doesn't get my problems sorted, I can always re-gift it later. So now I am waiting on that plus the PRAM battery, and probably...

An S-Video to RCA adapter is nothing more than a single capacitor joining the signal wires, and both grounds tied together. Look here: http://www.epanorama.net/circuits/svideo2cvideo.html

Update: Still no PRAM battery but I thought I would try a couple suggestions to see what happens. I opened the machine up and unplugged the hard disk, floppy drive, VRAM, and both RAM chips (leaving only PSU, fan, and speaker attached). Then I plugged it in to the wall and tried the power...

Thanks for the tips. I will try out some of these when I get a chance (could be a couple of days or so). I'm not really invested in the machine so I doubt I will buy anything for it, but if something can be repaired then I may give it a shot. Can you get an LC to power on without pushing the...

I tried that, but sadly it still didn't boot. My symptoms: * Power on LC on back - keyboard lights come on very dimly. No other noise, movement, video, nothing at all. * Wait a minute. LC starts "clicking" faintly about three times a second. Keyboard lights blink in time with the clicking...

My LC won't boot at all. I have already ordered a new PRAM battery but while I wait for it to arrive I want to test my power supply and make sure it's still good too. Can anyone help me out with the expected voltage on each pin of the power supply connector? Also, are there any dangers to the...