It died....

[barl472]

I hope I don't sound too ignorant but I need help with a power supply problem. I have a Gateway Performance 500, P III puter. It has a Newton Model NPS 200PS-96C power supply. I use it for the grand daughters video games. Turned the system off on evening, everything was fine. It hasn't turned on since.  I also checked the on/off swith on front of the case. No fans work, no lights are on, no noise at all. I check some of the connections with a volt meter and get no voltage going to anything coming out of the supply. Ive tried three different web sites trying to buy a new supply, even gateway doesen't service this supply any longer. I'm not looking for this particluar type or size, I just want a supply. I was told by directron flat out that they couldn't help me. Is this the only supply that will work in this machine? Can I install one with more watts? I would be grateful for any advice and my two grand daughters said thanks also...

[patio]

I believe it was HP that bought out Gateway you might have some luck at their site.

Also if there is a repair shop in your area then remove the PSU and take it to them and ask if it is a "propietary" design. Explain your problem they may be able to tell you either way and or sell you a new one.

As to the wattage the general rule is too much will do no harm but you never want to go lower...especially if you have added/updated any components.

patio.  8-)

[GX1_Man]

I would contact these people directly:

http://www.atxpowersupplies.com

[barl472]

I thank you for your replies and I will check out the web site. I have found several that have all of the connections that this supply has, they were just a 300 watt supply. The others may have thought I was looking for the exact supply but I'm not.

[barl472]

I stand corrected, The PSU I was looking at did not have the same connectors mine has. I have not found one yet matching mine so I'll find a puter repair man and see what happens. Again, Thanks for your help...


                Glen