ScuzzBlog: Diaries July 2017
Entry 16th July 2017: Post: 2
IBM with a Bang
Hi
The second IBM that I fiddled with and got working by replacing the
battery was playing up yesterday. Was hit and miss on whether the
machine would start on the button. I unplugged and opened up and all
looked fine. When I put the plug back in the computer came to life to
about five seconds and then just died.
I moved the machine to a bench for a better look. Again I opened up. The
computer is a very spacious machine and doesn't have a processor fan. In
truth there is very little going on inside the machine. All the ribbons
and power cables were firmly attached and really I wasn't able to detect
any issues.
So I plugged back in and switched on the power and bang... The PSU just
went pop. No burning smell just a very large bang. I tried again but no
power. Tried another power lead but nothing. This isn't the first Winbox
that I have struggled with the PSU . Not sure if I can get another PSU
that will fit this box. I guess I can look. In truth an XP machine with
a couple of gig hards isn't that big a deal. I have put the computer
away. I may take another look. Not a priority.
scuzz
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