Need some advice on opening a PSU. (Fixing laminations iron mesh in transformer)

Dwarfer · 23-07-2008, 09:26 AM

Hello, I've done some research on my humming psu and its because the laminations of the iron mesh in my transformers have come loose and vibrating as the polarity changes.

If i open the PSU up could I do something to the transformers (like sort of put a bit of pressure on the iron mesh to firm them up) - as a try?

I'd get it RMA'd but I would like to skip that as I've swapped a lot of stuff with them and they're very mad with me.

Thanks

Ghostman 1 · 23-07-2008, 02:27 PM

I have opened up many power supplys before to remove there fans,Also to fix there fans.
But when you try to fix other things inside, it is not worth it..You are better of buying a new one, besides nobody likes electrical fires..

Big B · 23-07-2008, 09:04 PM

Well, opening up the unit will void the warranty, so if it's still fairly new, then I wouldn't crack it open. Additionally, the capacitors inside can still hold a good charge even without the unit being powered on for awhile.

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Dwarfer RiP Emily xxx Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 737 Times Helpful: 35 My Mood: Meh Status: Offline My Computer	Need some advice on opening a PSU. (Fixing laminations iron mesh in transformer) Hello, I've done some research on my humming psu and its because the laminations of the iron mesh in my transformers have come loose and vibrating as the polarity changes. If i open the PSU up could I do something to the transformers (like sort of put a bit of pressure on the iron mesh to firm them up) - as a try? I'd get it RMA'd but I would like to skip that as I've swapped a lot of stuff with them and they're very mad with me. Thanks __________________ Animals stripped ALIVE and left to die to make fur for you! SPREAD THE WORD TO STOP THIS HAPPENING I BEG YOU ON BEHALF OF ALL INNOCENT ANIMALS PLEASE STOP EATING CHICKEN AND BEEF TO STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING. - THERE IS NO SLAUGHTER ACT FOR CHICKENS AND MANY HOUSES ADOPT TO COMPLETE INHUMAINE WAYS OF CATTLE SLAUGHTER FOR PROFITS Kentucky Fried Cruelty, chicken slaughter truth Last edited by Dwarfer; 23-07-2008 at 09:38 AM.

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 27 Male Posts: 9,593 Times Helpful: 584 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Well, opening up the unit will void the warranty, so if it's still fairly new, then I wouldn't crack it open. Additionally, the capacitors inside can still hold a good charge even without the unit being powered on for awhile. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Ghostman 1 Ultra Geek Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 682 Times Helpful: 32 My Mood: Mellow Status: Offline	I have opened up many power supplys before to remove there fans,Also to fix there fans. But when you try to fix other things inside, it is not worth it..You are better of buying a new one, besides nobody likes electrical fires..

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