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Posted by: ArmorAlley on 2014-09-01 08:15:17
Hi all
I need to get a new PSU for my Performa 475 (or, at least, I suspect that I do). I have an LCIII. Are the PSUs between the two interchangeable? The values written on them are a little different but, from what I have read, it seems that the LCIII PSU will work in the P475.
I would like to test the P475 PSU in the LCIII. Is this a bad idea? How about the LCIII PSU in the P475 until I can order one from uniserver?
Thanks for your help
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Posted by: Elfen on 2014-09-01 11:07:23
For testing purposes it should be fine. But not for a swapping as a replacement. The LC 475 needs a little more current than the LC III, if you swap it the LC 475 will run hotter and burn out the PSU faster.
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Posted by: ArmorAlley on 2014-09-01 11:59:15
Hi Elfen,
Thanks for this. You confirmed my suspicions.
I also have a NewerTech QuadDoubler in there, so I may wait until I get a new PSU.
Many thanks
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Posted by: Elfen on 2014-09-01 15:39:20
Uniserver can tell you how to fix your PSU or beef it up (bigger caps and other things replacement). He also has a few PSU he mentioned that he has for sale. I forget where he posted that.
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Posted by: djhaloeight on 2014-09-05 20:25:57
I don't think it makes one bit of difference if you use the LCIII PSU in the 475. Both machines have the same case, same style internal peripherals, the only difference being the processor generation. From what I've gleaned on their specs, they both run at the same 50 watts maximum.
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Posted by: djhaloeight on 2014-09-05 20:39:24
Apple's own technical specification pages show they both use a maximum of 50 watts, while the 475 actually uses less amps.
LCIII: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP209
475: http://support.apple.com/kb/sp244
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Posted by: uniserver on 2014-09-06 06:41:47
I think this is a super cool article that talks about switch mode power supplies.
https://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/spies.cgi?action=url&type=info&page=psrepair.txt
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Posted by: ArmorAlley on 2014-09-06 09:45:16
Hi all,
Both power supplies are from Astec and have the following specs:
Mac | PSU Model Nr | Apple Part Nr | Output +5V -5V +12V
LCIII | AA16251 | 614-0003 | 3.75A 0.075A 0.78A
P475 | AA19140 | 614-0028 | 4.75A 0.075A 1.0A (and I wonder if the 475 in the machine name comes from the +5V ampage...)
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Posted by: Juror22 on 2014-09-07 11:10:27
I think this is a super cool article that talks about switch mode power supplies.
https://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/spies.cgi?action=url&type=info&page=psrepair.txt Now I have to try and fix my power supply… Thanks Uniserver
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Posted by: Elfen on 2014-09-10 06:57:45
(and I wonder if the 475 in the machine name comes from the +5V ampage...) It does. (Verified it with my LC475. Its safe to assume that the Q475 is the same too.)
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