Bridge Rectifier Found Open In IBall Computer SMPS
MODEL AND MAKE: iBall ATX Switching Power Supply Model LPE223-400
COMPLAINT REPORTED: Dead
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION DONE: Opened and cleaned the SMPS, which had collected a lot of dust, as expected. Found the fuse, which was just a thin wire connected on the solder side, was intact. So applied power and looked for DC supply on the primary. This was missing.
Disconnected and checked the bridge rectifier with analogue Multimeter and found it to be open. As I had no stock of equivalent type of bridge rectifier, I used a round one and fixed it in its place. Did dry solder patch up. Checked ESR of capacitors and found these to be ok. Applied power and found it to be working very well, when tested with an ATX Power supply tester. I allowed it to work for some time before fitting it back. Mission accomplished and satisfaction got added!
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This article was prepared for you by Parasuraman Subramanian from India. He is 70 years old and has more than 30 years’ experience in handling antique equipment like Valve Radio, Amps, Reel Tape Recorders and currently studying latest tech-classes conducted by Kerala State Electronics Technicians’ Association. He has done graduation in BBA degree, private diploma in Radio Engineering and retired as MD of a USA company. Presently working as Consultant to Hospital and other institutions.
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Albert van Bemmelen
August 15, 2020 at 7:17 pm
No bridge (-rectifier) too far for Parasuraman S!
Parasuraman S
August 15, 2020 at 10:59 pm
Ha! Ha! Many thanks!
Yogesh Panchal
August 15, 2020 at 10:25 pm
well done! Sir
Parasuraman S
August 16, 2020 at 4:27 pm
Many thanks!
Henrique J. G. Ulbrich
August 16, 2020 at 4:30 am
Thanks for sharing. This time an easy repair. Is the pinout of the original flat bridge rectifier the same as the rounded one?
Parasuraman S
August 16, 2020 at 4:28 pm
It is always standard. It will be marked on it.
Waleed Rishmawi
August 17, 2020 at 6:16 pm
I am working on an power supply like that. so I hope the issue is repairable. thanks for sharing
Parasuraman S
August 17, 2020 at 11:17 pm
Many thanks! Yes, working on SMPS is a craze, especially after reading the book of Jestine yong!
Joshua Oloo
August 18, 2020 at 9:51 pm
Thanks for the Article sir.don't you think using a thin wire as fuse is dangerous? your view on the same please
Parasuraman S
August 19, 2020 at 12:57 am
Yes. A wire does not have the same safety like that in the fuse. Fuse is made of special material as per standard specifications.
Humberto
August 19, 2020 at 11:45 am
I´ve enjoyed reading this article, as usual. Keep on sharing your expertise.
Parasuraman S
August 19, 2020 at 11:37 pm
Sure, dear! Many thanks!
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September 27, 2021 at 8:58 am
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