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Intel iMac (2006) power cuts out - PSU?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1176337" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Take a look at photo number 4. The yellow transformer closest to the bottom of the photo (next to yellow coil with red stripes) looks like it overheated at one time and has leaked. Notice the black sticky like stuff on top and the sides.</p><p></p><p>The shiny poly capacitors (there are two) are close by. Replacing those capacitors or any other component on that board is probably not going to fix the problem. The entire PS should be replaced because damage may have been inflicted on other components. Like I said above, I wouldn't spend too much money on repairs for a machine that old. If you can get hold of another machine for parts (in other words, cheap) then it may be worth it. Check on eBay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1176337, member: 46727"] Take a look at photo number 4. The yellow transformer closest to the bottom of the photo (next to yellow coil with red stripes) looks like it overheated at one time and has leaked. Notice the black sticky like stuff on top and the sides. The shiny poly capacitors (there are two) are close by. Replacing those capacitors or any other component on that board is probably not going to fix the problem. The entire PS should be replaced because damage may have been inflicted on other components. Like I said above, I wouldn't spend too much money on repairs for a machine that old. If you can get hold of another machine for parts (in other words, cheap) then it may be worth it. Check on eBay. [/QUOTE]
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