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<blockquote data-quote="BSD Meister" data-source="post: 1415702" data-attributes="member: 257388">The reason the bricks go bad more than other components is that they're typically on the floor. They get kicked, bumped, etc. etc. The failure rates for them aren't really that high.As for cooling it off with something like a fan, it might work, but it might not either. You can't hurt anything by trying it. I mentioned the power connector to the logic board because it has to be considered a possibility, I doubt that's the issue. My comment about the supply being encased in potting compound was incorrect. I don't know how accurate this article is, but clearly this guy was able to open a supply up:<a href="http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2006/RainyDayGarage/PowerBrick/RDG_MacMiniPowerBrick.htm" target="_blank">Rainy Day Magazine: RainyDayGarage - Apple Mac mini AC Power Adapter Disassembly and Cable Removal</a>I didn't read the whole article but it looks like he's trying to retrofit it for car use.&nbsp; Here's another interesting one (read the comments the guy says about opening it up):<a href="http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=82369.20" target="_blank">Mac Mini Power supply upgrades</a>I'd stick with the &quot;borrow one&quot; plan if possible, then consider surgery.Good Luck.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BSD Meister, post: 1415702, member: 257388"] The reason the bricks go bad more than other components is that they're typically on the floor. They get kicked, bumped, etc. etc. The failure rates for them aren't really that high. As for cooling it off with something like a fan, it might work, but it might not either. You can't hurt anything by trying it. I mentioned the power connector to the logic board because it has to be considered a possibility, I doubt that's the issue. My comment about the supply being encased in potting compound was incorrect. I don't know how accurate this article is, but clearly this guy was able to open a supply up: [url=http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2006/RainyDayGarage/PowerBrick/RDG_MacMiniPowerBrick.htm]Rainy Day Magazine: RainyDayGarage - Apple Mac mini AC Power Adapter Disassembly and Cable Removal[/url] I didn't read the whole article but it looks like he's trying to retrofit it for car use. Here's another interesting one (read the comments the guy says about opening it up): [url=http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=82369.20]Mac Mini Power supply upgrades[/url] I'd stick with the "borrow one" plan if possible, then consider surgery. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]

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