alejack12001
Experienced Member
On 2nd of January this year, I received an. IBM 5170 AT machine that was purchased from an eBay seller. The seller made photographs of the machine before shipment. When it arrived, there was damage to the machine on the side of the machine where the power supply is engaged, namely the red switch and the back shield surrounding the switch. The switch wasn’t broken; however, the black shield was broken where the on/off indicator is located. In addition, there was damaged to the case and the black housing acting as the frame of the 5170.
I have contacted the seller regarding the damage. I don’t think he took out insurance for the shipment. I asked if he had another power supply that would fit the machine. With the probability that the seller doesn’t have another power supply or is unwilling to exchange the defective one. Is there a way to repair the power supply assuming I can find the damage?
I read in minuszerodegree website that the regular power supply for the IBM 5170 is ~200W. The schematics suggest the switch, which was damaged, presumably in shipment, is on the secondary side of the primary step-down transformer. Is there any way that the power supply can be tested and repaired? Is there any previous discussion within the forum relative to the IBM 5170 PSU?
I have contacted the seller regarding the damage. I don’t think he took out insurance for the shipment. I asked if he had another power supply that would fit the machine. With the probability that the seller doesn’t have another power supply or is unwilling to exchange the defective one. Is there a way to repair the power supply assuming I can find the damage?
I read in minuszerodegree website that the regular power supply for the IBM 5170 is ~200W. The schematics suggest the switch, which was damaged, presumably in shipment, is on the secondary side of the primary step-down transformer. Is there any way that the power supply can be tested and repaired? Is there any previous discussion within the forum relative to the IBM 5170 PSU?