gimpy (not broken) PSU

From: jpero_at_sympatico.ca <(jpero_at_sympatico.ca)>
Date: Mon May 14 13:54:37 2001

> From: "Sipke de Wal" <sipke_at_wxs.nl>
> To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> Subject: Re: gimpy (not broken) PSU
> Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 00:39:59 +0200
> Reply-to: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org

> Hi Robert,

Robert,

Find peecee PS/2 style AT PSU and compare to your compaq's PSU, is it
exact fit, same connectors styles? Replace compaq's PSU with that
$40 PSU. ATX PSU is same shape and mounting screws is same as PS/2
style PSUs for peecees except ATX doesn't have power switch cord
coming out of box ending into 4 spade connectors.

Many of low end like Prolina 4/33 series were like that and that
compaq's power switch has spade connectors much like any PS/2 style
AT PSUs have. Has to open the protective black bracket (also has
spreaker mounted on it) that holds the switch to get at that spade
connectors, black bracket is snap together assembly and held in place
by screws to chassis.

When PSU wears out it's components, refuses to work under load and
nearly 90% of switching PSUs needs minimum load. Motherboard or a HD
is the *minimum* load.

Cheers,

Wizard

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Received on Mon May 14 2001 - 13:54:37 BST