On 23 mayo, 19:23, wrote:
.. I would maybe be happy replacing just
the fuze, but the unit could cause more damage. I think I will stay with the
new power supply unit.

Thanks again to all,

Peter

I'd just like to echo what other posters like Dave and James have
pointed out - repairing a 10 year old power supply is not worth the
trouble, especially for a beginner.

even if repair were feasible, the parts would exceed the cost /value
of the whole thing! I suggest going to your local dump or fleamarket,
those places are full of this stuff for next to nothing or free. you
could probably pick up a better PC than your 1998 model while you're
there!

oh yeah, and your local freecycle list is anpther good place for free
stuff like this if you want machines to 'practise' on.
-B