Paul M Foster wrote:
>>> If the power supply is making unacceptable fan noise, prepare to replace
>>> the power supply. If you're *very* handy, you can void the warranty by
>>> opening the power supply case, and possibly replacing just the fan.
>> ROFL, What warranty? It is nine years old. Oh, yeah, this is my *new*
>> one - the others are older.
>
> Yeah, I know, but I had to mention it.
>
> Typically, when I get a power supply like that, I buy another and
> install it. Then I take the old one apart. Sometimes, everything is
> soldered in, and I don't want to mess with it. But mostly, the fan is
> plugged into the power supply motherboard, and if I have a comparable
> fan, I'll replace it. Then I stick the old (now repaired) power supply
> on the shelf in case I need a quick backup. But then, I'm kinda handy. I
> wouldn't recommend that procedure for everyone.
Hi Paul,
I used to have a job building systems. Got fired when I turned out to be
better at it than the boss was. That, and smart enough to figure out my
pay stub. Bad employee trait in Florida. I *think* I can do this.
The main thing to watch out for in power supplies are the capacitors.
None have gotten me *yet*, however. If I bork the thing, I will buy a
new one *then*.
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