Phipli
Well-known member
Afternoon folks, I'm not used to this fancy "modern" corner of the forum. Perhaps I should claim it is a QuickPlatinum G4?
My Quicksilver 800MHz Single (2002?) seems to be having power supply woes. I've pulled out all but a couple of small, hard to reach caps and tested them out of circuit (seriously, like 20, one at a time) and they're all close to spec.
Despite this, when I power it on, it starts, bongs... waits a (variable) few seconds, then powers itself off. There is possibly a faint ticking sound, like a mouse tapping out morse code on the pipes in their plumbing.
I've watched for a confirmed working PSU on (UK) eBay, but haven't seen one at a reasonable price and suspect I won't, so am considering going the ATX mod route. Does anybody have power supply suggestions for one that would fit nicely? Any tips to make my life as easy as possible?
I'm comfortable with hacking, competent at soldering and hand tools etc. so not worried about getting stuck in. My reluctance up to this point was purely originality give this is an exceptionally well looked after machine.
Gratuitous photos, missing bits are in the other room from when I had the PSU in bits.
My Quicksilver 800MHz Single (2002?) seems to be having power supply woes. I've pulled out all but a couple of small, hard to reach caps and tested them out of circuit (seriously, like 20, one at a time) and they're all close to spec.
Despite this, when I power it on, it starts, bongs... waits a (variable) few seconds, then powers itself off. There is possibly a faint ticking sound, like a mouse tapping out morse code on the pipes in their plumbing.
I've watched for a confirmed working PSU on (UK) eBay, but haven't seen one at a reasonable price and suspect I won't, so am considering going the ATX mod route. Does anybody have power supply suggestions for one that would fit nicely? Any tips to make my life as easy as possible?
I'm comfortable with hacking, competent at soldering and hand tools etc. so not worried about getting stuck in. My reluctance up to this point was purely originality give this is an exceptionally well looked after machine.
Gratuitous photos, missing bits are in the other room from when I had the PSU in bits.