Are these two defective Corsair power supplies worth repairing?
Are these two defective Corsair power supplies worth repairing?
Hi
I have two faulty Corsair PSUs. I’m using a $10 power supply tester that has been confirmed to work with another functioning PSU. One is an AX850 Gold and the other a TX850. The AX850 doesn’t turn on the tester at all, not even with a fan. The TX850 starts up but stops after about 30 seconds, and its fan also fails to activate.
I’m wondering if it’s worth trying to fix these two PSUs. It seems the TX850 is shutting down because of overheating—it powers up again after sitting for a while.
I bought the AX850 for around $50 or $60, but the TX850 was free. I’m considering disposing of them.
Don’t interfere with PSUs, they cause more trouble than they solve. At most, you’re saving a bit of money, but the worst outcome is losing your life and everything seems normal until the house burns down. If you believe it’s a safety feature, this becomes even more likely to happen.
Hey guys. I'm going to get rid of them. My nearby waste disposal center accepts e-waste for free. I'm planning a trip next week.
@littlepony
Thanks, but I'm not very familiar with electronic repairs, so I'll send them to e-scrap instead.
I work as an electrical systems inspector and upkeep specialist, so I don’t consider fixing a computer power supply necessary.
I hope that was a long time ago. If you paid $50 recently for a dead PSU, ask for a refund.
I've recapped a few PSUs, but only to prove it was possible. If it's not a standard ATX form factor, but something far more esoteric and difficult to replace, repairing might make sense.
If you're not a repair technician or electronics engineer, steer well clear. There's a reason why they print "No user serviceable parts inside" on the label. Stay safe.
In both power supplies, the 'zero fan' setting remains active when no real load is present, preventing the fan from turning on.