Maciej W. Rozycki <macro at linux-mips.org>
wrote:
numerous Chemi-Con SXF parts scattered across
all boards, some leaking
Yeah, mine is full of "Nippon Chemi-Con" electrolytic too.
What about just gutting the PS chassis and sticking in an ATX power supply? I don't
know how the maximum current per output breaks down, but as I understand it the H7874 is
only a 600W supply. That's not a problem for an ATX supply, and it would have all the
required output voltages. You'd have to run the cabinet fans at a fixed speed and
you'd lose the power control bus feature, but that's not a show stopper.
Actually my unit is in an R400x chassis full of RF drives, so I believe I only need +12
and +5. I don't think the 3.3v and -12 are used in that case. I wonder how much
current I really need for the drives? I should look that up and I might be able to find a
surplus dual output supply that would do the job.
Thanks again,
Bob