Dear Ben -
Thanks very much for your explanation. Before I saw your response I
decided not to risk anything, and I ordered a Dell replacement from
Dell, $80 dollars - an expensive alternative, but better than
replacing the capacitors myself or risking some other inconvenience
later.
To others who are experiencing this problem, I have found a curious
and completely illogical temporary "fix" to get the machine to power
on a bit faster while resolving getting a new PS - unplugging the
ethernet cable and other USB devices before attempting to turn on.
Perhaps it's completely cooincidental, but it's worked twice now.
Also to others considering ordering from Dell, they are still on the
heavy-side of "upselling": Give them your junk email address, because
I think they're prepared to spam you, and be emphatic about not
getting any additional phone calls at home. (Perhaps they are
different now, but in 2000, I had a very bad experience with their
aggressive marketing practices.) Most importantly, the first thing
they will try to guide you to is a tech support person at the cost of
50 dollars. Save the extra expense and ask them to direct you to
component sales instead.
Thanks Ben! Hope this helps others too.
On Nov 12, 11:35*am, Ben Myers <ben_my...@charter.net> wrote:
> xpdnc12 wrote:
> > I have a Dell E510, dated May 2006, exhibiting the same problems many
> > others are seeing, specifically that when the computer is powered
> > down, it resumes with an amber light on the front panel and no power.
> > No fan noise, nothing. *Inside there is a single green LCD that is on,
> > indicating power to the board. *There is also a light where the wire
> > comes in for cable.
> > After a great deal of time - sometimes hours or days - the computer
> > musters up enough energy to actually turn on.
>
> > I've researched this a bit and found that it is a COMMON problem.
> > Dell's tech page confirms the amber light as a power supply problem.
> > Info from elsewhere details the culprit to the two capacitors in the
> > Dell P/s. *I saw elsewhere (lost the link) where a computer repair
> > person illustrated how to check this - the capacitors are two large
> > barrel shaped components inside the powersupply with an engraved "x"
> > on top. *If either or both of these are bulging, or if they have a
> > crusty deposit on the top, they are leaking or faulty.
>
> > For the computer to turn on to begin with, there has to be reserve
> > power in these capacitors. *If they leak, there is not enough power to
> > jump-start the PC. *The lengthy time to restart is the time required
> > to recharge these capacitors.
>
> > Problem and Question: *Rather than replace these capacitors, suppose I
> > wanted to go from the 305W p/s to an upgraded and or new one? *There
> > are ATX and BTX supplies - which is Dell compatible with? *It would be
> > an easy replacement if only the Dell power supply to the board wasn't
> > unique and proprietary.
>
> > If anyone knows of a FUR SURE replacement, what would one be? *I don't
> > want to fry my board.
>
> > Thanks!
>
> > John
>
> The only EXACT fit for the E510 power supply is another Dell-branded
> one. *Given your wonderful experience so far, that is not the answer you
> wanted to hear. *Another Dell power supply is perhaps the least
> expensive option, even if ordered from Dell.
>
> The E510, in common with nearly all Dell mainstream tower systems uses a
> standard-sized ATX-12v power supply with 24-pin motherboard connector.
> You can make do with an apparently better quality power supply that fits
> these cases, but you may also have to get hold of some extender cables
> to run the length top-to-bottom to power the hard drive. *This extra
> long cable length is one of the shortcomings of the BTX
> motherboard-and-chassis design, IMHO. *Antec makes well-regarded power
> supplies. *So does PC Power and Cooling. *They are both pretty
> expensive. *There are a couple of other good but lesser known brands.
>
> ... Ben Myers- Hide quoted text -
>
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