Salmoneus Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I just bought a HX520W PSU, and curious as I am I looked into the interior through the rear ventilation grill. To my surprise I noticed that the coil that is located close to the grill at the far end from the power inlet (the one with the shrink tube covering it) was damaged. Or rather, the shrink tube was, and a copper wire from the coil was visible through the hole. And the naked copper wire is dangerously close to the ventilation grill (1-2 mm). I suspect that the coil might be on the AC voltage side, hence the extra insulation? Which makes it even more dangerous! Could this be considered a faulty PSU, so I can RMA it? I tried it in my PC and it is working, but I don't wanna leave home with it on... /Salmoneus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTreecko Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Can you possibly attach a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEAR6655 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 The coils use laquered copper wire, which acts as an insulator. The heat shrink tube is there to reduce possible noise should the coil start vibrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmoneus Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Here is a photo, as an overview and a closeup. /Salmoneus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTreecko Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well, from what I can see from pictures of the thing, you're right. That isn't supposed to be there. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/493940655_d08be1577c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted September 28, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted September 28, 2009 Let's get it replaced, please use the On Line RMA Request Form and we will be happy to replace it. Be sure to check the box that says “I've already spoken to Technical Support and/or RAM Guy.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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