I have a 'home built' computer that my son in law built for me
about a year and half ago (2.5mhz) and the power supply went out
slowly over a couple of weeks. (fan made noise then computer stooped)
I did some checking around, and it was not too difficult to replace a
power supply so I decided to do it my self. I bought a slightly
larger and less nosier (bigger fan) unit, 400 watts to 450. I had
already tagged the cables going to different parts of the computer.
HD, floppy, Cd ROM, mother board. So, it was fairly east
"replacement". I was feeling good about the 'swap', and soooo, when
all was ready I turned on the computer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It
did not boot up "as always", and seemed slow. I shut off the machine,
and checked for problems.
Ok, this is the part that will bring a smile to your face, but will
make me sick........ There is a switch on the back of the computer on
the power supply for 110 and 220,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, yes I had turned on,
and run a short time, the machine with 220.
Ok, here is what the computer is doing NOW, I am using it to
post,write, and email, this message, and it works, but if, if I open
several '''windows''',,, the machine slows down, and then freezes. The
cursor will freeze, and there IS NO control/alt/delete, you have to
reboot. ... The machine seems to work, but with only about 10% to 20%
of its capacity.
I have made mistake in the past, and will again. I am thinking I
may try to fix/repair this machine. Because I think it will better
serve me (the experience for the future) ,,, but would like your input
before I ''go down either of these paths". I hope after your laughing
subsides, you can help. Thanks in advance.. cl.
