"Adrian C" wrote in message
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radiosrfun wrote:
I got a call from someone who has a Dell Dimension Desktop computer that
won't "come on".
They had a "Geek Squad" person look it over - the person said the 250w PS
was shot. There was 5v on one side but not the other. Then - those parts
were hard to get a hold of.

"I" am asking because I don't deal with Dell - I can't stand them for my
own reasons. SO - is there available power supplies out there - or do we
have to kiss Dell's ass for one?

Opinions please - so I know whether I need to call Dell or can go most
anywhere.


Older Dell motherboards had the same type of PSU ATX connector as used on
other companies ATX connector, but crucially they wired it up differently
(some thing which can apparently be undone to use a standard supply)

Later motherboards are back to the industry standard pinout so you may be
lucky.

Your "Geek Squad" guy, if he had been a Real Geek would have known this.

What series is the Dimension computer?

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Adrian C

I would have to inquire about the "series". "I" got a call from the owner -
"I" didn't call the "Geek Squad". I think "maybe" the owner is wondering if
it can be repaired and not being ripped off. Her dad knows me - so might be
the "Second opinion" deal. But as I explained - I'm not a "Dell" person - so
I told them I would inquire - to see what info I could come up with. I knew
someone on here would have some ideas and I THANK YOU.

Lou