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Gateway Profile 4 PS Have 20 bad units that need...

posted by kenrogers on Jun 21, 2008


Thought it was just a blown fuse, but no. Some have ramping problems that go from almost zero to 12 volts on a digital meter, and then drop back down repeatedly (power LED goes dim and then bright). Some have no DC output, and I had also replaced a few N channel MOSFETs that were burned out (soot evident) and attached to a thick heat sink. After replacing some of the smaller TO220 sized chips, still no DC. These are all mostly Delta ADP180 power modules like the photo. Some have a power LED and some don't. Even invested in some hard to find MOSFETS (from ST Microdevices) for these, in hopes that just replacing the chips would fix some of the problems. I do hear a 'click' (like a spark sound) when I plug in an AC cord so I know power is going in, but it never gets to the DC out end.

Comment by kenrogers, posted on Jun 21, 2008

would not like to waste $1600 for new power supplies

Comment by kenrogers, posted on Jun 22, 2008

too expensive over $1600 in money needed to replace the units
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posted on Jun 21, 2008
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Bubbabear64


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In today's times most people don't service power supplies because they can catch on fire at anytime and with the litigious society we live in today, it isn't worth it to do it.

The best way to fix the problem is to get a new one.




Comment by Bubbabear64, posted on Jun 22, 2008

Wow thats some dough. I see your point there.

Good luck on that.

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