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January 23rd, 2003 21:00
proprietary psu's
how can you tell if your dell is using a proprietary psu?i know they were manufactured between 1996-2000.who knows maybe they used all proprietary psu till they ran out then started using atx form factor psu's.
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shesagordie
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youm0nt.
It seems the [4300?],4400,4500 & 8200 and above, the power supply units are ATX standard.
The ones prior to these are not.
Also, read this article and note the date.
http://www.theinquirer.net/19040209.htm
Bev.
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January 23rd, 2003 23:00
i could always back probe and see voltage each cable is giving out.then match them w/ a standard atx psu
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January 24th, 2003 00:00
youm0nt.
Or, you could use this adaptor, that can connect a standard 20 pin ATX PSU to a Dell proprietary motherboard, it can be obtain from http://www.centrix-intl.com look for this " Part # DellCv" priced at $9.99 plus S&H
Bev.