dave@PRC.Unisys.COM (David Lee Matuszek) (07/13/90)
OK, I've had several responses to my questions now, and the answers are very consistent, so here's the summary: $145 is a typical price for a Mac+ power supply from Apple. The of labor for this job ranges from $25 on up. This is where you have to watch for, shall we say, "questionable" charges, such as a minimum 1 hour charge. Inquire first. Time to swap the board ranges from 10 to 30 minutes for an experienced tech. If you've never opened a Mac before, it may take a couple of hours. Mac+ power supplies have a death wish. (Surprise.) It's cheaper to replace the board yourself, and you get a better quality power supply in the bargain. The following have been consistently recommended for home repair work: Macintosh Repair and Upgrade Secrets, by Larry Pina (~$20) Power supply upgrade kit, $51, from SoftSolutions Eugene, OR (503) 461-1136 (The job also requires a multimeter, a soldering pencil, and a desoldering tool. These are cheap and readily available at Radio Shack.) Also, Dan Butzer says that his company does component level upgrades (sounds like they use the SoftSolutions parts, or equivalents) for $129. Sounds reasonable if you're nervous about tackling the job yourself. They use UPS for non-local work. Pinnacle Data Systems, 1350 W. Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43212. 614-487-1150, info@pinnacle.com Thanks to all who responded. -- Dave Matuszek (dave@prc.unisys.com) -- Unisys Corp. / Paoli Research Center / PO Box 517 / Paoli PA 19301 -- Any resemblance between my opinions and those of my employer is improbable. < You can put a mouse on an IBM. And you can put a radio on a motorcycle. >