John Rye wrote: > RickSisler wrote: > [snip] > >>Thanks for the advice guys, havent had time to plugin the server. >>but the PSU has dust on both fans and even the case fans. As Anne >>mentioned was a problem she had. I am getting a "as static free >>environment as I can" an prepare for some cleaning. >> >>I did get a tester and the lil _green_ light came on for the new >>PSU and even the server one, 8) and I tested the voltage to be sure, >>seems to be ok, we'll see. Thx again. > > > Rick, > > You may like to use my methos of cleaning the grot out of PSU'. > > Remove the psu from the case, take to you local friendly auto repair > shop and ask if you might steal a few cubic feet of compressed air. > > If you really concerned about static, you can take the power cord with > you and have it plugged into an outlet. (Important! Do Not Apply Power > to the PSU!). > > Failing that an ordinary domestic vacuum clean which has a "Blow" mode > will do the same thing, but not as efficiently as compressed air. > > I have used this method for near on 25 years - works a treat! > > John
replying to self - I must learn to proofread beforew hitting 'send'!!! Bah! John ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
