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So, for your computer, you first need to confirm that the power supply is dead. Notice under "tips" that they give the option for skipping a switch by connecting the green and black leads. Here is a wikihow page that discusses the idea in greater detail. So, I can not say that it is the green lead that signals a mac supply. In twenty five years and hundreds of mac computers later, I do not recall ever mapping the Mac power supplies. More on that at in the wikihow site video. Some energy save capable supplies may even need to see a load to stay on.
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That is how you hot-wire a PC power supply that does not have an on/off switch - in fact, even if the supply has an on switch, you may still have to trigger the supply using the green lead. If you want to use that power supply for a science project, you can take a paper clip, bend it into a 'U' shape and poke it into the green wire pin contact and the black wire contact beside it. That signal closes a relay that starts the power supply in full. The green wire gets a low voltage signal from the keyboard. If you take a power supply out of a PC and notice that it does not have an on/off switch, you have to ask yourself how the power supply turns on in the first place. Here is a little more detail on what Grant is saying. Do you happen to have a quick link to the pin out for various mac power supplies?
#604W POWER SUPPLY FOR MAC FOR MAC#
For all the computers and all the power supplies over the years, I have never memorized the power leads for mac soft power. Some more info would be helpful, to provide the best advice.
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What program was used to write the sermons - (MacWrite, ClarisWorks/AppleWorks, Microsoft Word, etc.) and what OS version was the IIci running? You could always remove the internal SCSI hard drive and install it in a slightly newer (but used) Mac computer that's capable of running the program (or its PowerPC version) and opening the files.

If a used power supply is just a temporary measure to bridge the gap until buying a newer computer, maybe you should consider another approach.

If that doesn't solve the problem, you can always check eBay or a local Mac User Group (if any) for a used replacement P/S. The battery can be purchased from a number of online vendors or from a battery specialty retail store in your area. A very weak or dead one can cause startup problems, so you want to rule it out first. You should also check for sales since many of these are often available at a discount.Before assuming that the power supply is bad, you should consider replacing the internal 3.6-volt, ❚A lithium battery found on the motherboard. When looking for a solution, check the number of ports and how long the power will remain during emergencies. It is a stationary unit, but it will certainly get the job done. The APC SmartConnect is also a solid choice. If that one is out of your budget, take a look at the ultra-affordable APC UPS 600VAwith seven outlets and 600VA of power. You can also charge it with a solar panel if you have one.
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My fave is the Ecoflow EFDELTA Portable Power Station because of its easy portability and powerful reliability. These best UPS battery backups for Mac are a great way to keep your devices running, even if you have a temporary power outage. Whether you're in the office or on the road, don't be left without power when you need it most. This looks like a win-win, no? $240 at Amazon Back that mac up For the price, you get lots of ports and hours of power. Of all of the ones on the list, this is the one that interests me the most. It could also run up to six hours without power, depending on your setup. It provides three AC outlets, four DC ports, and four USB ports. This 500W portable battery is ideally suited for both indoor and outdoor usage.
