MP 1,1-5,1 1,1 had a pop sound then never turned on again

[Ll3macorn]

i had a mac pro 1,1 pop shortly after i powered it on out of no where. i opened up the PSU to inspect for blown components, and there are none. are there any components that tend to blow up on these?

 

[Macschrauber]

Was there a fishy smell? If yes check for electrolytic capacitors.

 

[Ll3macorn]

Was there a fishy smell? If yes check for electrolytic capacitors.

i dont remember the smell, but i checked for blown caps and theres nothing

 

[Macschrauber]

Beside visible damage I would not recommend repairing a psu if you are not in the business.

Especially nowadays when you get early Mac Pros practically for free.

 

[Ll3macorn]

Beside visible damage I would not recommend repairing a psu if you are not in the business.

Especially nowadays when you get early Mac Pros practically for free.

mac pro 1,1s start at 50 bucks and i just cant afford that, and i want to repair it.

 

[BeatCrazy]

mac pro 1,1s start at 50 bucks and i just cant afford that, and i want to repair it.

Repairing a power supply is dangerous. Replacing it is generally safer. Borrow the $50?

 

[fuchsdh]

mac pro 1,1s start at 50 bucks and i just cant afford that, and i want to repair it.

If it's not blown capacitors, it's a power supply, and I highly doubt you can get a replacement part for $50, especially factoring in your time as a labor cost.

That money could get you a much better, newer Mac Pro than a 1,1. Repairing it is throwing good money after bad at this point.

 

[Ll3macorn]

If it's not blown capacitors, it's a power supply, and I highly doubt you can get a replacement part for $50, especially factoring in your time as a labor cost.

That money could get you a much better, newer Mac Pro than a 1,1. Repairing it is throwing good money after bad at this point.

getting a working mac pro 1,1 IS 50 dollars

 

[Ll3macorn]

Repairing a power supply is dangerous. Replacing it is generally safer. Borrow the $50?

i have some experience with fixing stuff, and would rather fix it then let it go to waste

 

[Macschrauber]

No offense, but that is a serious piece of a power supply:

If you are experienced enough to repair a 1100 Watt psu you should had not asked here what popped up.

 

[Ll3macorn]

No offense, but that is a serious piece of a power supply:

If you are experienced enough to repair a 1100 Watt psu you should had not asked here what popped up.

what experience do i need, most of the time its take it out, discharge capacitors, replace part, test.

 

[mrfunnypenguin]

I would say probably some good soldering skills.

 

[Ll3macorn]

I would say probably some good soldering skills.

well i can already do that well