Discussion Is there any point to repairing a PSU?

[Order 66]

I know that unless you have the proper knowledge, you should not attempt it. Let me be clear, I am not going to attempt this (for obvious reasons) I am simply curious. I have heard that if you know how to repair a PSU, then you also know that it is not worth it. (Unless I am missing something)

 

[kanewolf]

I know that unless you have the proper knowledge, you should not attempt it. Let me be clear, I am not going to attempt this (for obvious reasons) I am simply curious. I have heard that if you know how to repair a PSU, then you also know that it is not worth it. (Unless I am missing something)

Probably not. The cost of a skilled technician will be quite similar to a new power supply in most cases.

 

[stonecarver]

I have heard that if you know how to repair a PSU, then you also know that it is not worth it.

IF and only IF you know what your doing and have been schooled to know what your doing than repairs can be done.

Even most parts a qualified person would need are less than $ 20.00 but that's IF you don't count the labor into the $

For the regular guys like us that know enough to be dangerous. Nope new is best option.

 

[USAFRet]

I know that unless you have the proper knowledge, you should not attempt it. Let me be clear, I am not going to attempt this (for obvious reasons) I am simply curious. I have heard that if you know how to repair a PSU, then you also know that it is not worth it. (Unless I am missing something)

No.

The cost of a professional repair would be more than a replacement.

If you DO know how and have all the tools etc, you probably don't have enough spare time to invest in fixing a dead PSU.


Most good PSUs have a 10 year warranty.
Within that 10 years, free replacement.
Unless YOU did something stupid and killed it.
In which case you don't know enough to "fix it".

After that 10 years, it needs replacing anyway.

 

[punkncat]

If this were a vintage system with some strange configuration it would be nice to be knowledgeable enough to be able to replace easily identified hardware. Often, the failure of a power supply has to do with damaged capacitors. In the case of something more modern and current standard it is likely cheaper in cost and effort to just replace it.

 

[hotaru.hino]

I'm all for repairing, but a PSU is a part that needs to be respected. But in any case, with any electronics, you need a good foundation of knowledge and skills before you can even attempt to repair something reasonably complicated.

It's like asking if there's any point in fixing a bug in the Linux kernel. Sure! But you better know what you're doing or Linus Torvalds is going to write a colorful email.

 

[JeffreyP55]

I know that unless you have the proper knowledge, you should not attempt it. Let me be clear, I am not going to attempt this (for obvious reasons) I am simply curious. I have heard that if you know how to repair a PSU, then you also know that it is not worth it. (Unless I am missing something)

Too much work and cost. While apart, plan on replacing all electrolytic capacitors. Not worth the time or money. Purchase a new power supply.