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how much did I 'fry'??



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.

Nov 22 '05 #1
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I don't know a lot about repairing PC's, but I believe the 110/220
switch on the back of the power supply refers to the voltage coming
INTO the power supply, not the voltage coming out! If you powered on
the PC with it set to 220, I would think that the power supply would
not have enough juice and not run properly.

I would think that if anything was 'fried', it might be the power
supply, but, as I said, I'm not an expert.

I'm sure someone who knows will explain it better.

Nov 22 '05 #2

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