[iammykyl]

Sorry for the delay in replying.

Here is a how to test the PSU. > http://marcomiltenbu...x-power-supply/

Note, To put a "load" on your PSU, connect a plug to your DVD player.

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Thanks iammykyl and Nev respectively 

 

To help with testing the PSU you can watch the video here which gives a visual explanation of the guide provided by iammykyl, the one difference is connecting a DVD drive as opposed to a chassis fan.

[phillpower2]

Thanks iammykyl and Nev respectively 

 

To help with testing the PSU you can watch the video here which gives a visual explanation of the guide provided by iammykyl, the one difference is connecting a DVD drive as opposed to a chassis fan.

[iammykyl]

Your welcome Phillpower2. 

 

If you do need a new PSU, here are some possibles.

there are not many new Dell ones. > http://www.impactcom...m/n305p-00.Html

You can get a new replacement one, > http://www.amazon.co...Q0&linkCode=asn

Or a tested used one. > http://erecycleronli...in-2x-sata.html

[iammykyl]

It has been a while since we heard from you.   Have your fixed your problem?   An update would be appreciated.

 

Thanks. 

[Africanlion]

 

It has been a while since we heard from you.   Have your fixed your problem?   An update would be appreciated.
 
Thanks. 

 

Sorry folks, i have not been home for over a week, am in London and will update over the weekend when i get back home

Thanks for your patience

[iammykyl]

OK,   thanks for the update.

[Africanlion]

Thanks for your patience chaps I now have the PSU out of the pc

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[phillpower2]

How about the suggested test, has it been done yet and if so how did it go.

 

Thanks for your patience chaps I now have the PSU out of the pc

 

You are welcome 

 

Thanks iammykyl and Nev respectively 

 

To help with testing the PSU you can watch the video here which gives a visual explanation of the guide provided by iammykyl, the one difference is connecting a DVD drive as opposed to a chassis fan.

[Africanlion]

How about the suggested test, has it been done yet and if so how did it go.
 

Thanks for your patience chaps I now have the PSU out of the pc

 
You are welcome 
 

Thanks iammykyl and Nev respectively 
 
To help with testing the PSU you can watch the video here which gives a visual explanation of the guide provided by iammykyl, the one difference is connecting a DVD drive as opposed to a chassis fan.

I am now desperately trying to find a paperclip. As it happens i cant find one when I need one

[Africanlion]

I have done the test with a paperclip and nothing happened. No sound or fan came on

[iammykyl]

You will need a new PSU, refer post, #18

[iammykyl]

Been a while since we hear from you.   Did you install a new PSU?  An updated would be appreciated.

 

Thanks. 

[Africanlion]

Been a while since we hear from you.   Did you install a new PSU?  An updated would be appreciated.
 
Thanks.

As I said I am away from home a lot so cant always reply as early I would like. I havent got a psu yet but will get one soonest. My apologies please. I will report back once I get one. Sorry

[iammykyl]

Sorry to bug you, your topic got to the bottom of my *no reply list.  

  

[Africanlion]

Would a Dell Vostro 230(s) or Optiplex XE be any good?

 

Thanks