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27th January 2008, 06:55 PM
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I am going to see if my local PC repair shop repairs PSUs. I have one that I blew up big time about 6 months ago - I basically turned it on with the voltage switch at the back on 115v instead of 230v. Massive bang. I was very annoyed as it was pretty expensive (for me, anyway). It is a Jeantech 350w (JNP-350-P) and is of much higher quality than my current one. Is this repairable? If so how pricey would it be? thanks
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27th January 2008, 07:06 PM
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It might be possible mate, try emailing Rik as he has experience in repairing PSU's.
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29th January 2008, 09:13 PM
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I just found the tech support link on Jeantech's homepage. I emailed them asking if I can get it serviced (don't know if I'll get a reply though)
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29th January 2008, 09:14 PM
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That's cool mate, let us know what the reply says, if you get one 
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29th January 2008, 09:18 PM
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If all else fails, send it to me. I even have some Jeantech spare parts at the moment.
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29th January 2008, 11:03 PM
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Is it usually cheaper to repair or replace? I found that model on ebay.uk for less than £10 or $20
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29th January 2008, 11:09 PM
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My psu cost 16p to repair when i blew it.
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30th January 2008, 06:43 AM
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I'll take that as a yes lol. I've never really messed around with a PSU, and I don't really intend to, but is it difficult to repair?
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30th January 2008, 10:21 AM
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With psu's. it all depends on what has gone wrong and how much knowledge and skill you have with fault finding.
With my psu for example, it was only the rectifier diodes that had blown. I got 4 1n4001's at 4p each and that was all it needed. I knew how to test diode functionality so i found the fault easily.
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30th January 2008, 03:31 PM
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I think when looking at repairs of this sort you must take into account the labor time. Even if you are doing the work yourself, the time you spend is time lost. If you are looking at it as a learning experience, then go for it! Otherwise I would just spend the £10. I have customers ask me if I can component level repair various electronics quite often, but once they understand the cost of the repair will actually be higher than the cost of replacing the item, most will opt for the lower cost.
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30th January 2008, 04:05 PM
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I got an email from Jeantech, but it was regarding whether or not I could take it back to the store. I'm suprised how quick the reply came (better than microsoft, put it that way  ) I responded saying I couldn't and explained the whole story. Now I'm just waiting for a reply. Quote: |
If all else fails, send it to me. I even have some Jeantech spare parts at the moment.
| Ok, Thanks for the offer
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10th February 2008, 10:41 AM
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Does this PSU repair place look authentic?
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10th February 2008, 11:08 AM
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Yes, as far as I`m aware, that site is authentic.
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10th February 2008, 11:52 AM
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Is it a UK site?
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10th February 2008, 03:08 PM
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I'm curious... why don't you get the new one instead.
Advantage:
1) The new performs better than your existing
2) They might be cheaper
The repaired psu don't last very long.
Also you have to pay for shippings which it suck.
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