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Posted: 15:04 - 09 Dec 2019 Post subject: PSU fail - replace like-for-like or upgrade? |
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Dell Optiplex 760 tower (full-size), won't start. It flashes an orange power light and two of the front panel LEDs, which supposedly means either a mobo or PSU fault. I've run through the troubleshooting guide from the manual and have narrowed it down to a failed PSU.
PSU = Dell L305P-03, part # P192M. 305W, ATX-fit.
I have one SSD, one HDD, 2x optical drives and a USB/card reader. No graphics card.
I can find a used replacement which is all tested and certified, but for the same(ish) money I can find a more powerful new aftermarket replacement. What I don't know is whether any ATX form-factor PSU will plug and play? For example the two hard disks are in the opposite corner of the rather large case from the PSU - will cables on an alternative PSU reach? I assume all the other cables are standard?
It's an old PC running Windows 10 Home and doesn't get a lot of use - mostly web browsing and digital image storage, with a bit of manipulation. No gaming or anything else that's hard work. We suffer occasional power failures which I think has helped kill this PSU. The only thing of any value on it is the 10s of thousands of digital pictures on the 1TB HDD, but I assume these are safe, plus I have a relatively recent backup of this drive on an external HDD. ____________________
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Posted: 15:46 - 09 Dec 2019 Post subject: |
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If it's a standard sized ATX one, just buy a new universal 450W PSU. I should imagine the cables should be long enough, unless your PC is an odd design.
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It's an old PC, it's at the back where no one can see... dremel the fucker ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Case dremeled, PSU installed, this response posted from the venerable Optiplex. ____________________
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