Tech Trials

Replacing dead power supplies

Soon after I upgraded to broadband, I bought a wireless access point and a PCMCIA card for the laptop from Office World. Compared with dial-up from the desktop upstairs, the freedom to work anywhere in the house on a permanent connection was a revelation.

The access point failed after 18 months - the separate power supply wasn't supplying any power. Cheaper and faster than sending it back for repair was to order a new mains adapter from RS Components (previously Radiospares). I ordered on-line - an unregulated supply with enough power to do the job - and the replacement arrived in 48 hours for under £17.

Recommended.

posted by Chris Jakeman @ 10:34 am