torin3
09-27-09, 01:49 PM
Well, I've been having some good luck repairing LCD monitors and PSUs, so I've asked around for some more to repair. I was able to get one from g0dM@n, so I figured I'd post the pictures.
Here's the PSU I have:
Thermaltake W0093RU 500W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153028)
It may be still under warranty but I don't have the original receipt so I never tried to RMA. Anyway, it turns on and voltages seem fine, but it won't POST a system. I've tried it on 2 different boards... everything powers up, but no POST with it.
It looks in great condition. I didn't throw it out b/c I wanted to see if I can fix it myself, but if you want to give it a try for your stated offering, I'm willing to accept.
It didn't catch fire... I know you asked for 600W, so no big deal if you're not interested... just figured you might want it since it does actually turn on.
Well, it arrived yesterday. I opened it up and blew it out. It looks like a decent PSU at first glance.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/torin3/oc/repair/psu7.jpg
However, on closer inspection, I did see two capacitors that had slightly domed tops to them. So I went ahead a desoldered them. I also had to desolder some other components jut to get to them too. I know the picture doesn't show it that well, but here it is:
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/torin3/oc/repair/psu6.jpg
They were both 1000μF 10V capacitors. The cans were 8mm x 15mm. Which is pretty small. I can get Panasonics in 8mm x 20mm, but that is the smallest size can from Digi-key. I was going to wait until I realized I had a motherboard that I'd just put in 5 capacitors that size. So I pulled 2 off of the board and put them in.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/torin3/oc/repair/psu8.jpg
They are at locations 1 and 2 in the picture. I was able to fit them in, even though they are taller than the ones they replaced.
Also, the filter coil shown at A looked like one of the leads coming off of it was just about touching the exposed copper of another component, so I bent the lead to be further away.
It turned back on when I put it all back together. Voltages are:
12V = 12.18V
5V = 5.04V
3.3V = 3.33V
I know g0dM@n said that the voltages seemed fine before (and I admit I forgot to check them before taking it apart), and I've got a board I'm going to try it with...but it was the one that I just pulled the 2 capacitors from. So I'll have to wait until Wednesday or Thursday when the replacment capacitors come in to test it.
Here's the PSU I have:
Thermaltake W0093RU 500W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153028)
It may be still under warranty but I don't have the original receipt so I never tried to RMA. Anyway, it turns on and voltages seem fine, but it won't POST a system. I've tried it on 2 different boards... everything powers up, but no POST with it.
It looks in great condition. I didn't throw it out b/c I wanted to see if I can fix it myself, but if you want to give it a try for your stated offering, I'm willing to accept.
It didn't catch fire... I know you asked for 600W, so no big deal if you're not interested... just figured you might want it since it does actually turn on.
Well, it arrived yesterday. I opened it up and blew it out. It looks like a decent PSU at first glance.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/torin3/oc/repair/psu7.jpg
However, on closer inspection, I did see two capacitors that had slightly domed tops to them. So I went ahead a desoldered them. I also had to desolder some other components jut to get to them too. I know the picture doesn't show it that well, but here it is:
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/torin3/oc/repair/psu6.jpg
They were both 1000μF 10V capacitors. The cans were 8mm x 15mm. Which is pretty small. I can get Panasonics in 8mm x 20mm, but that is the smallest size can from Digi-key. I was going to wait until I realized I had a motherboard that I'd just put in 5 capacitors that size. So I pulled 2 off of the board and put them in.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/torin3/oc/repair/psu8.jpg
They are at locations 1 and 2 in the picture. I was able to fit them in, even though they are taller than the ones they replaced.
Also, the filter coil shown at A looked like one of the leads coming off of it was just about touching the exposed copper of another component, so I bent the lead to be further away.
It turned back on when I put it all back together. Voltages are:
12V = 12.18V
5V = 5.04V
3.3V = 3.33V
I know g0dM@n said that the voltages seemed fine before (and I admit I forgot to check them before taking it apart), and I've got a board I'm going to try it with...but it was the one that I just pulled the 2 capacitors from. So I'll have to wait until Wednesday or Thursday when the replacment capacitors come in to test it.