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Dell Inspiron 530 Power Supply.
Have a Dell Inspiron 530 desktop which is few years old but has been a marvellous computer. I believe I need to replace the power supply because I have trouble starting it occasionally. How do I go about getting a replacement supply please?
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October 6th, 2016 13:00
johnvictor
Assuming that you have a Inspiron 530 Mini Tower and not the 530s slimline version.
A Dell OEM Inspiron 530 MT 350w power supply, can be purchased from Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Dell-Supply-Inspiron-Numbers/dp/B003CO04CU
Bev.
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October 6th, 2016 17:00
johnvictor
As you reside in the UK, and sometimes Amazon's S&H, when shipped from the US, can make the price too high, the following may help:
Most generic ATX power supply units can be installed, with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with or without the on/off switch.
You should be able to buy a compatible power supply from either a local or online computer store.
Note: You require a power supply with four SATA power connectors.
If you have any questions about any PSU that's selected, just post a link to it and I'll try to answer them.
I'm still using my Inspiron 530 MT, purchased in 2007 and you are right they really are a well built system.
Bev.
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October 14th, 2016 08:00
JOHNVICTOR
Yes, The 450W Antec VP Series ATX PSU, should be fine. The 1 x 4+4pin CPU +12V connector splits into 2 4pin connectors, either of these can be use for the motherboard's P2 4pin connector.
Bev.
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October 6th, 2016 16:00
Many thanks Bev I'll try and see if there is anything on the UK Amazon sites. Any further suggestions would also be helpful.
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October 7th, 2016 06:00
Very many Thanks Bev. That's a kind gesture thank you. I'm still deciding whether to open the power supply up and replace the capacitors or renew the whole supply. I can't do anything just yet but when I can do it, maybe you would look at the spec of the one I consider to purchase. Thanks again.
John.
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October 7th, 2016 08:00
johnvictor
John,
Once the PSU is having issues, in a system as old as the 530 series, it's best to replace the power supply.
Yes, would happy to check the power supply you select, please remember to post a link to it.
Bev.
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October 14th, 2016 07:00
Bev, this is one I have found for your approval please? I've come to realise that the manufacturers photographs show the PSU upside down and that really threw me because I thought the top of my case would prevent the warm air escaping so was looking for one with a fan at the rear. It seems the important thing is the wattage, the correct no. of SATA connectors etc. and the ATX form factor. Many thanks for your help.
www.scan.co.uk/.../450w-antec-vp-series-atx-psu-dual-rail-1x120mm-silent-fan-80-efficiency
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October 14th, 2016 09:00
Fantastic! Thank you very much indeed for your kind assistance, you have been most helpful.
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October 14th, 2016 13:00
johnvictor
John,
Happy to have helped.
Bev
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December 8th, 2016 23:00
Hi!
Is this power supply?see picture below:
Dell Inspiron 530 531 250W Power Supply 0J038N DPS-250AB-28 D
www.parts-dell.cc/.../
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December 9th, 2016 12:00
paetsdellcc
It depends on which of the Inspiron 530/531 series you are refering too.
The power supply shown in your post, is for the Inspiron 530s/531s Slimline version, the Inspiron 530/531 Mini Tower version, supports either a 300w, or a 350w PSU, as shown here:
https://www.amazon.com/Inspiron-Pin12V-Power-Supply-PC6037/dp/B00OKXWE8Y
Bev.