[TechAssist] Re: My computer dead.Need advice
- From: Gary McCartney <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 17:36:57 -0400
Probably the transistors overheated because the fan no longer rotated. I
have repaired one of these power supplies by replacing 4 of switching
transistors, in my case they were 2SC3039's. For the price of a new
supply and the time involved to attempt a repair, probably best just to
get a new power supply. Should be some good ones on Ebay if you can
afford the wait. Get a 300W or above. Enermax or Antec are good brands.
Gary McCartney
McCartney Electronics
Guelph Ontario Canada
Est. 1984
email: gary (at) number63.ca
armando guerra wrote:
> There was no surge at all.It was ok on friday when I shut it off and this
> morning
> it would not power up.The ps is completely shorted out so I am going to
> replace
> it.In case I don't find one locally,where is a good place to order one from
> online.Thanks.
> Mando
> Birdie's TV & Electronics
> Casa GRande, AZ
>
> J. Knoll wrote:
>
>
>>Power supplies for most computers are inexpensive. I get ATX power supplies
>>for under 30 dollars and they are a snap to replace. As long as no surge hit
>>your machine the computer should be ok.
>>On Apr 11, 2005 2:49 PM, armando guerra <birdie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>I came in this morning and when I turned one of my computers on,no power
>>>at all.The power indicator red led does not lite up.I took it apart to
>>>check the fuse in the power supply but its ok.I did notice that the fan
>>>is locked,won't spin at all.I took a reading on it and its open.Now,if
>>>the fan is bad,should the power led still come on?or does it shut
>>>everything dn.If I have to replace the power supply,how big of a job is
>>>it to get the computer back to working condition.In other words,will it
>>>affect the settings on the cpu or the hd? Not familiar with repairs on
>>>computers.I would apreciate some advice on this repair.Its a 1999 model
>>>and its a generic brand.Thanks.
>>>Mando
>>>Birdie's TV & Electronics
>>>Casa Grande, AZ
>>>
>>>
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