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Replacement 'power block' cost?

  • 27-10-2010 8:03pm
    #1
    eclectichoney
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    Hey guys

    I got somebody to repair my PC - it would not turn on at all, and apparently it was the 'power block' that needed replacing (Did not even know there was such a thing!). I was just wondering what the approx cost of the part would be for a HP CPU - I know it is hard to tell so just a rough guide of whether it would be €100+ or more in the 50 range would be great.

    Thanks a mill :)


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  • #2
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Depends on what your requirements are.
    I imagine it's an old system if the PSU went.
    You'd need to check what wattage it is, eg. 400w, 600w etc, whether you'd need a PCI Express power cable, SATA support etc.

    But Peats on Parnell street have online prices from €29, €49, €79.99 and €149.99 to give you an idea of price range.

    The more expensive ones would be for gamers, not general computer users.


  • #3
    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    Thanks a million - didn't even know where to start looking or what was involved so that was very helpful :)


  • #4
    ricman
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    what model have you got, eg hp 470g ,make sure the power connectors are the same as the one in the old power supply.
    they have to be the right size to fit into the motherboard,its alot easier if the power unit is the same size,with the holding screws in the same place ,AS it will need to be in the same place as the old unit.
    see here,
    http://www.serversupply.com/images/item/124061.jpg
    the with connectors should be the same shape, and size.see the 4 screw holes
    usually at the rear of the psu, surrouding the fan outlet.the 4 screws hold the psu into the pc chassis securely.
    look at the label ,on the psu,note the wattage needed,eg 400watt, and the model no,eg psu model 340jka


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,624 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    what make / model is your computer ?
    if not a recognised brand how many Watts / W is marked on the power supply / post a photo of the power supply and motherboard



    the new power supply must physically fit ( knudge, knudge ;) - but only if it can be done safely )
    but more important is the electrical fit - there are several types of connectors, the main difference is physical so more expensive power supplies may give you additional cables

    or is it a laptop as that what the word block might imply - in which case you need to worry about the A, V ratings and the end connector.


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