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Marcon (similar to) ATX power supply repair
- 04-26-2009
April 26, 2009, 5:59 pm

Hi all,
It's a standard computer power supply - electrically ATX type, but in
a size for a desktop (not tower) - which makes a cheap source
difficult. Size is WxLxH = 120x155x85 mm.
The brand name is Pro-V Power, model MPT-251 (and MPT-301). It is made
by Marcon.
The MPT-251 failed, so I replaced with MPT-301 which worked for 6
months followed by identical failure.
I am NOT overloading it.
I feel almost CERTAIN the problem is dried out electrolytic capacitors
(probably just one) - but there are so many and it is tight in there.
The next replacement I acquired has worked for over a year, but is
horrible - noisy, also fan bearing noise at start-up, also horrific
radio interference.
The symptoms are - when attempting to switch on, the CPU fan runs for
a couple of seconds, then nothing.
If anybody could help with a SCHEMATIC or tips, that would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
It's a standard computer power supply - electrically ATX type, but in
a size for a desktop (not tower) - which makes a cheap source
difficult. Size is WxLxH = 120x155x85 mm.
The brand name is Pro-V Power, model MPT-251 (and MPT-301). It is made
by Marcon.
The MPT-251 failed, so I replaced with MPT-301 which worked for 6
months followed by identical failure.
I am NOT overloading it.
I feel almost CERTAIN the problem is dried out electrolytic capacitors
(probably just one) - but there are so many and it is tight in there.
The next replacement I acquired has worked for over a year, but is
horrible - noisy, also fan bearing noise at start-up, also horrific
radio interference.
The symptoms are - when attempting to switch on, the CPU fan runs for
a couple of seconds, then nothing.
If anybody could help with a SCHEMATIC or tips, that would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
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