maple classic™ @squirrel@computerfairi.es

I'll trace back which capacitor that one I suspected is, if it is in fact the 5vsb output, I'm pretty sure that would fix it

however, the replacement cap I have, while similarly rated, is not high-ESR, so it's probably not a great fix

even then, at least it would keep this psu on its last legs while I wait for its replacement??

you know what?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/psu-repair,4147-14.html

this whole article is very similar to what i'm having

the old phenom I built with this psu back in 2011 did not use 5vsb constantly

This new AM4 motherboard however, keeps 5vsb powering USB devices constantly, and I in fact used one of them to power an USB night light while my computer was off

That might've worn down the 5vsb output, which would explain a single output cap failing...

@Elizafox Yeah

the thermaltake replacement cost R$240

@Elizafox not a 500w one with EPS and PCIe connectors

@Elizafox i mean, i already ordered a replacement

i just want to try to see if i can get my desktop running without waiting for it

though honestly i think i doubt that the issue is a single capacitor failure and without an oscilloscope and a thorough study of the pcb, i probably won't find the real issue with the psu

@tinybarks@meows.life will do, i already worked on a crt before so i think i kinda lost that fear

@bea mm i think i will,

best case scenario i give my computer a few more working hours until the new psu gets here

worst case i guess the psu blows up but hopefully not the rest of my computer?

(also i deleted that toot to fix a typo sorry)

i already bought a new psu

... should i try repairing the old one anyway..?

by repairing i mean replacing that one capacitor i'm doubtful on, i have a good equivalent replacement

w-what's the worst that could happen ha ha ha (it could blow up)

i mean not really because this psu seems to have good fault protection and i don't think one replaced capacitor will change that

@datn hi

i appreciate every single one of you who reply to my toots that are just

"hi"

hi

@revenant berenstein

i took a nap with my cat on my belly it was very good

@Elizafox

@tinybarks@meows.life hh

got myself all dressed up to leave for a single class which would be shorter than the time it would've taken me to go to uni and back

and then i saw this forecast

i'm staying home https://computerfairi.es/media/595Ch8AnLwpWf63ZBc4

@tinybarks@meows.life new element rubtum discovered, believed to be part of new series denominated adorabnides

upset tummy

@tinybarks@meows.life i haven't bothered replacing anything other than cleaning up and repairing the mess because i don't have a good soldering iron tip for smd and i tend to break things when i try, the reconnected lines were done by another friend