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[Boobers]

What are some of the things I can check on a PS3 power supply to see if it's dead, why it's dead and if it's ressurectuable (Is that even a word?  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif))

Also, is there any alternative PSU options for the PS3, IE an ATX PSU, etc etc?

Thanx

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[Boobers]

Another question on the PS3 PSU..

When I disassembled the PSU, I found 2 little PCBs screwed onto the inside of the PSU cover.

http://anything-goes.us/temp/nichicon1.jpg

They don't appear to have any circuitry or components on them.  Was wondering if anyone might know what they are for..

I doubt they have anything to do with the PSU allegedly being dead, but I am just curious.

B

[Boobers]

Problem solved...

I got ahold of another, identical unit.  Started swapping out parts to troubleshoot...

Power Supply worked fine..  Hmmm... That's wierd...

Power/Eject PCB.... Check...

Could it be???  Naaaw, it couldn't be...


Sure enough..  The little cellophane ribbon cable that connects the P/E PCB to the Motherboard had breaks in the fingers.  I trimmed the cellophane and..  VIOLA....

Booting up just fine.  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Just a heads up for anyone that might develop the same problem.


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