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748755 2009-02-17 22:54:00 Hi All.
Maryann's computer. For some time now the PSU fan has been noisy on startup & then quietening down after 15-20 mins. Yesterday we noticed a burning bakelite smell. It appeared to be coming from the PSU. The fan started quietly & up to speed. I took the side panel off & the CPU fan was running. Both fans are clean After an hour I felt the PSU case & it was cool.

Should I be worried? PSU is Exel350WCE. Thanks PJ
Poppa John (284)
748756 2009-02-17 23:09:00 Hell yes.
Chnage it now before it dies totally.
Crap brand. Get a decent one.
pctek (84)
748757 2009-02-18 06:25:00 Hell yes.
Chnage it now before it dies totally.
Crap brand. Get a decent one.


This is just a case of physically replacing the old one & plugging everything back in as it was. Right? No programming nor permission from MS? PJ
Poppa John (284)
748758 2009-02-18 06:30:00 Yep just replace and replug nothing to do with MS or anyone else, no changes to any settings required gary67 (56)
748759 2009-02-18 06:31:00 You got it PJ - Only thing you may find is the PC runs better with a new PSU. :thumbs: Just make sure the extra cables are tied nicely up out of the way, makes it look a whole lot better and improves airflow through the PC when tidy - use plenty of Wire Ties. wainuitech (129)
748760 2009-02-18 07:05:00 If the budgets a bit tight I have a PSU available for you :) just PM me
One is ex-HP Pavilion 8904 (small PSU), other is old Enermax EG265 (normal size)
Both working
Myth (110)
748761 2009-02-18 07:30:00 The enermax offered would be good. pctek (84)
748762 2009-02-18 07:47:00 Myth & Pctec...Thanks both. PM coming. PJ. Poppa John (284)
748763 2009-02-23 00:35:00 Sorry about the delay... but Enermax left coop today, southbound :D

ETA tomorrow or Wednesday. Please advise if nothing by Thursday

:D
Myth (110)
748764 2009-02-24 23:23:00 Sorry about the delay... but Enermax left coop today, southbound :D

ETA tomorrow or Wednesday. Please advise if nothing by Thursday

:D

Myth...Recd, installed & working. Maryann over the moon. Thankyou. PM your address & I will send the postage. PJ
Poppa John (284)
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