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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Marcb on February 23, 2009, 05:27:04 AM

Title: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: Marcb on February 23, 2009, 05:27:04 AM

Hi,

I've read through all the old messages about replacing a dead 4000D PSU with an ATX PSU but I'm still a little confused...

If I buy an adapter ( eg from Amigakit)and a new ATX PSU should it just be a case of removing the old one and putting the new one in or is there something in particular I would need to look for when buying the ATX PSU?

Cheers,
Marc

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: LoadWB on February 23, 2009, 06:09:12 AM

I don't think a standard ATX PSU will fit well.  I purchased a MiniATX 145W unit and it fit quite well with some extra space.  I think there's a pic of it in my photo album.

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: marcfrick2112 on February 23, 2009, 06:24:48 AM

Hi Marc, I'm Marc ...  :-D

I bought a 400W AT PSU from Newegg.com for my 4000T, doesn't the 4000D take a standard AT PSU as well? IF so, that would be pretty easy to do.

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: motorollin on February 23, 2009, 08:47:40 AM

You could always try what I did (http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=28309) ;-)

--
moto

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: Bazzaq on February 23, 2009, 10:44:52 AM

I assume you have to replace the power switch on the front as the old one is a push rod.

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: bigmac on February 23, 2009, 02:13:30 PM

Quote

Bazzaq wrote:
I assume you have to replace the power switch on the front as the old one is a push rod.

You can rig a micro atx ps and power adaptor to an at switch in such a way that you can turn on/off using the rod its fiddly but get it right and it works well.

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: amigakit on February 23, 2009, 04:53:13 PM

Our A4000 to ATX adapter cable (http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=615) is supplied with a switch on the cable for the front of the A4000 Desktop:

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/images/atx-psu-adapter-switch.jpg

(http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/images/amiga-4000-power-plug.jpg)(http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/images/amiga-4000-power-socket.jpg)

You will need an ATX PSU suitable to fit the desktop case though.

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: Marcb on February 24, 2009, 01:33:18 AM

 :-D

Thank you all for your replies, I'm not very good with cutting etc so I think I'll go for a mini atx psu + the kit from Amigakit.

The thing is I haven't even got the 4000 yet!!! Still bidding for it on ebay.... Sad, I know....

Title: Re: 4000D Replacement PSU
Post by: Amiga4k on February 26, 2009, 11:12:04 PM

Shame your in AU. I have an A4000D PSU I would sell.