In a message dated 8/13/02 8:37:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< ... it blew the 3A fuse in the power cable! also the psu smells of burn a bit! Popking aound I note the psu is rated at 1.5a not 3 (on 200-240v), I'd usually assume this means i should use a 1.5a fuse for protection but these are not common, all computer stuff uses 3a or 5a fuses. Any idea what could case this and what i should do. >> Probably a failure in the primary side of the power supply, also known as the converter section. The most frequent cause of this type is failure of the bridge rectifier (if self-contained) or one of the four diodes (if not self-contained). This causes a short circuit, which blows the fuse in order to protect the power supply from additional failures. As most individuals don't have the specialized equipment, knowledge or skills to perform component-level repairs on power supplies (these contain lethal voltages, BTW), it is probably best to buy a replacement power supply and to discard the failed one. -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
