Gerardo,

Since the problem goes away when you install the old PS, maybe the new PS
is just defective.  Take it back to the store and exchange it for a
different unit.

Jim Meagher
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----- Original Message -----
From: terrym <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, April 11, 1999 12:58 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Power Supply


> I replaced a Power Supply 230  with a PS 300. Mob is AT and the PS300 is
> AT. When I start the system with the new PS the performance is very
> erratic. Some times it does the memory count; other times it does not
> recognize the HDD. And in many cases the HDD start making clunking
> noises. The HD is a Caviar. I troubleshooted it and it seems to be okay.
> I have checked the power connectors maybe hundred times. Even I changed
> the data cable for the HDD and CD ROM with the same negative results.
>
> Now, when I remove the new PS and replace it with the *old* PS
> everything works fine. Why it does not work with the new PS?
>
> I will appreciate any hints, tips, help, etc
>
> TIA
>
> Gerardo Medrano
>
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