Changing power supply[Cancelled]
Sep 18 2007, 03:39 PM I plan to change the power supply unit to a new one tonight 12:00AM Friday, or later. To do this, the server has to be turned off and the power supply currently inside will be taken out and replaced with a fresh new one. I will keep you posted as to when this is complete, it should not take long.
-Jcink
Canceled as of 1:08 AM: We apologize but this had to be canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Sep 18 2007, 04:15 PM
will any Content be lost?
Sep 18 2007, 04:18 PM
Nope.
No content will be lost.
This has nothing to do with data; it's merely the little box that supplies power to things like the motherboard, the drives, the fan, etc.
Sep 18 2007, 04:21 PM
oh. thats great.
BUT WHY???
Sep 18 2007, 04:33 PM
Well the power supply makes some occasional noises - not very good noises. Such as a loud "whirrrrr" of the fan. It's been doing it since March, actually. That's a sign of a failing power supply, I've had to happen to my other computers before. Lately though however it has been making that noise for about 60 seconds a day, then it stops.
The server is about a year and 3/4 old now, and it still has the same supply. Power supplies that run 24/7 tend to go quite quickly.
This isn't really a problem even right now - the current supply could go on for another month or longer for sure. But since I have a supply I'm looking to change it soon.
Also, I think I'm pushing this to Thursday or Friday late night... That's a better day for me, but we'll see.
Sep 18 2007, 05:15 PM
QUOTE (dark X @ September 18, 2007 04:15 pm) will any Content be lost?
no only invisionfree looses data >_>
Sep 18 2007, 05:47 PM
correct hamlin.
jcink, better to get it done before hand before it becomes a big problem.
Sep 20 2007, 09:10 PM
Just out of curiosity, how long does that normally take?
Sep 20 2007, 09:12 PM
I really don't know. The setup for the power supply in the server seems a bit tricky than the desktops but I'm sure it's nothing too bad.
Sep 20 2007, 10:16 PM
not to be mean jcink but at your skill level maybe 1 hour :s
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