chipo chika wrote:

>... Would it be a wise to become a little bit ambitious and try to replace
>the output semiconductor devices say with ones with a higher power
>rating assuming they are only defective components?
>...
>  
>
    In my limited experience with repairing power supplies, I would say 
no to replacing the output semiconductors. What I see in electronic 
today is the engineers don't over build the circuits. Parts are 
specified to just meet the needs of specifications. In other words, the 
rest of the parts in the power pack may not be able to meet the needs of 
your computer even if you did change the output semiconductors.
    If the cost of the pack is the issue, I would go to the online 
auction places like Ebay, search for your computer's  power supply, and 
see if that price is in your budget. I always compare the price of a new 
pack to one that is on auction. Best of luck.

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