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What type of power supply ATX or non-ATX required for old Dimensions
I've salvaged a bunch of older Dell Dimension systems and parts that I'm rebuilding and using to build some children's game machines. Pentium-II and Pentium-III machines.
I've read articles on the internet that state that Dell used non-ATX power supplies on some machines, and even though a standard ATX power supply connector will fit, it will not work and may damage the power supply and/or the motherboard.
I have an ATX power supply tester that I use on my standard ATX power supplies and machines, but I not sure that tester would work on all these older Dell machines and parts I have.
How can I tell if these Dell power supplies are standard ATX or not?
How can I test these Dell power supplies to see if they are functioning or not?
How can I get replacement power supplies for these Dell machines?
Thanks for your help.
fredha
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December 14th, 2003 21:00
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December 14th, 2003 22:00
The power connections look like this for many.
There are even 24 or 26 pin versions on one of the 8100 series.
You can Get a replacement supply from Dell Part 9228C or you can get a DELL power converter cable and use a regular ATX power supply. I would suggest doing this.
Part # DellCv
Convert Dell motherboard power connector to standard 20pin power supply connector
http://www.centrix-intl.com/list.asp?CategoryID=60
http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/dellconverter.html
Part Number is 9228C and cost is $35
DELL
Refurbished: Power Supply 200 Watt Dimension/Optiplex
Dell Part#: 9228C
$34.95
200 watt 3 volt, 20.6p 1.2a power supply for the
Dimension 4100, XPS B, XPS D, XPS R, and XPS T;
Optiplex E1, G1, NX1, GX1,GX1p, GXa,
Optiplex GX100, GX110, and GX200 Minitower and Medium
Desktop Chassis.
The DELLCV or other Converter parts allow you to use a standard off the shelf power supply instead of the dell.
Known exceptions:
Pentium 4 Dell Models that do not require
a power supply adapter:
Dell Dimension 4300, 4400, 8200
Pentium 4 Dell Models that are not compatible
with this power supply adapter:
Dell Dimension 8100