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Posted on Nov 20, 2009

We are using this server for more than 3 years. yesterday, server switched off due to voltage surge. afterthat it is not turning on. even smps not switching on..

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Sounds very likely that if the power supply isn't even showing signs of life then the surge has killed it, it'll need to be replaced. If your lucky then no other components have been damaged.

The supply in that unit (according to google) is an IBM 340W Power Supply - 24P6898. My searches have found a few refurbished units for about £40.

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Working with Switch mode Power supplies.

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There was a time when we had only transformers fitted on all the appliances which was sturdy and could stand up to rigourous voltage conditions. The disadvantges was the growing cost of copper & lamination metal, the weight and the universal voltage condition.
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First of all in a SMPS failure if a fuse has blown the chances are there is a fault in the circuit and very rarely the fuse can be replaced unless the component is sorted out.
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1. Fuse
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8.Discrete reverse feedback diodes, capacitors or fusible resistors .
9.Optocoupler which is the feedback trigger.
10.Short in the secondary circuit can switch off power by current limiting.

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