Desktops: PSU bad- and I dont know what I am doing really- lol
PSU bad- and I dont know what I am doing really- lol
by Lisa - 10/12/09 2:15 PMOK my sister sent me her tower and said it wont turn on. the PSU fan would not turn so we assumed it was that- when i opened the case even the small fan was bad- we replaced the small on eno problem- but im not sure how to determine what PSU unit to get to replace hers. I was given one to try but leary because I dont know if its compatable.
her comp is a 98 se-
intel celeron
433 MHZ
256 MB Ram
40 Gig harddrive
im not sure how to determine much else- i do know the PSU has a sticker that sais ATE/OK then one that sais HI-POT/OK
max 145 watt sparkle power Intl psu
but the one we were given sais max 250 watt atx 250 watt max bestec atx psu
My vote? Do not repair.
by R. Proffitt
- 10/12/09 2:20 PM
In reply to: PSU bad- and I dont know what I am doing really- lol by Lisa
I see faster machines for free in the free area of Craigslist and freecycler (google freecycle.) I vote for no repair. Move on.
thank you so much
by Lisa - 10/12/09 2:34 PM In reply to: My vote? Do not repair. by R. Proffitt
thanks. will send it back to her and let her know its shot..
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