Replacement Power Supply for a HP ML110 G5 Server

[mh348]

Has anyone replaced a Power Supply on a HP ML110 G5 server?

It slightly bigger than a desktop Power Supply (physical size), so a desktop PSU won't fit properly, although it works on the server.. Where can I get a replacement that will fit correctly ?

 

[ponder]

How about HP resellers or HP themselves?

Another alternative is a custom DIY job, buy a decent desktop PSU (Antec/Corsair) and transfer the internals to the HP PSU enclosure which might require some drilling & soldering. Another option is to have the HP PSU repaired by someone who knows how to fix switchmode PSUs but that could work out more expensive. WARNING: These PSU have high internal voltages even when off due to the capacitors storing a charge, usually not lethal though unless you have a medical/heart condition but you have been warned.

 

[mh348]

I tried Axiz, they don't stock parts. Will get a price from SPL or I'll have to try and get it repaired..

 

[mh348]

I just got a price from SPL... R1850

Definitely NOT going to pay so much for a power supply..

Who else stock HP parts ?

 

[The_Unbeliever]

I just got a price from SPL... R1850

Definitely NOT going to pay so much for a power supply..

Who else stock HP parts ?

Consider the following - server PSU's are specialized units, and is designed for servers (extra HDD's etc). A workstation PSU might damage your server's hardware should it fail, as it is NOT rated for the load a server can place on a PSU. (Especially at cold start when the load placed on the PSU is much higher).

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Also read this : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

 

[FNfal]

Have you opened it and looked in side ???
If it was mine i would out with my trusty FLUK and have a go at it especially at R1800

 

[ponder]

Consider the following - server PSU's are specialized units, and is designed for servers (extra HDD's etc). A workstation PSU might damage your server's hardware should it fail, as it is NOT rated for the load a server can place on a PSU. (Especially at cold start when the load placed on the PSU is much higher).

In most cases I would agree with you but in this specific case the HP ML110 G5 uses a 365W PSU, the internals from a decent high current 520W desktop PSU would make for a good replacement. It's one of those small servers that looks like a desktop and does not have have high requirements like a proper rack mount unit etc.

 

[mh348]

Thanks for all the replies

Consider the following - server PSU's are specialized units, and is designed for servers (extra HDD's etc). A workstation PSU might damage your server's hardware should it fail, as it is NOT rated for the load a server can place on a PSU. (Especially at cold start when the load placed on the PSU is much higher).

It's a basic server, very low specs so I don't want to spend too much..

Also read this : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

Thanks,will go through this

Have you opened it and looked in side ???
If it was mine i would out with my trusty FLUK and have a go at it especially at R1800

No, I haven't opened it. Will rather take it to someone who know what to look for/test etc

In most cases I would agree with you but in this specific case the HP ML110 G5 uses a 365W PSU, the internals from a decent high current 520W desktop PSU would make for a good replacement. It's one of those small servers that looks like a desktop and does not have have high requirements like a proper rack mount unit etc.

Thanks, I tested a cheapie psu which works, but it is physically smaller that the server psu, so it doesn't fit properly. I'll probably get a Gigabyte 370w PSU if I don't come right repairing the original.

Any idea if the PSU is covered under warranty. I think I'll phone LetMeRepair and see if they'll replace it.

 

[ponder]

Thanks, I tested a cheapie psu which works, but it is physically smaller that the server psu, so it doesn't fit properly.

Hence me saying swap the internals out.

 

[P924]

Antec CP850's are bigger than normal PSU's...