On Fri, 20 Sep 2002 11:13:53 -0400, Jim Prettyman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Can someone say what is ailing this 400 watt P.S. It runs and it does not run.
>I have checked the fan it runs fine on another sys. Have replaced the fuse
>that seemed to solve the problem. Then later it will start and then not the
>next
>time. If if were not a large ps I would trash it, but would like some comment
>if there is any. I guess it is over the hill but had to ask first.
>Thanks,
>James Prettyman
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It sounds as though you may have a 'dry' joint, if you are competent at soldering I suggest that you open the PSU, remove the circuit board and inspect the soldered side very carefully with a magnifying glass. Any joints that are not smooth, clean solder or appear to have a circle around where the wire projects through, should be remade. once that is done, give it a try, it should be working OK, if not, it's probably a component at fault and will require the attention of a service technician.
Hope this helps.

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