power supply transformer dead

[101]

Hi all,
My router has died (SMC Wireless Barricade)... seems to be the power going
into it which is of the type:

kettle lead --> little black box --> lead into router

its the little black box that has died, and the lead that goes into the
router is attached to the box itself (one of those little ones like the end
of a nokia phone charger lead, little bit bigger plug).

the specs are:

Switching adapter,
Input 100-240V 50/60Hz 800mA
Output 12V 1500mA

Is it possible to get a generic one? is this one maybe fixable? or is it
best to contact the manufacturer (SMC)? i am in the UK

thanks

 

[Sam Goldwasser]

Hi all,
My router has died (SMC Wireless Barricade)... seems to be the power going
into it which is of the type:

kettle lead --> little black box --> lead into router

its the little black box that has died, and the lead that goes into the
router is attached to the box itself (one of those little ones like the end
of a nokia phone charger lead, little bit bigger plug).

the specs are:

Switching adapter,
Input 100-240V 50/60Hz 800mA
Output 12V 1500mA

Is it possible to get a generic one? is this one maybe fixable? or is it
best to contact the manufacturer (SMC)? i am in the UK

It's a switchmode power supply. Unless you are into electronics repair, it's
probably best to get a generic replacement. You may have to wire in the
original plug though.

See the Switchmode Repair Guide at the site below if you want to pursue
repair. It may be something simple like a bad solder joint.

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[Michael A. Covington]

Switching adapter,
Input 100-240V 50/60Hz 800mA
Output 12V 1500mA

Is it possible to get a generic one? is this one maybe fixable? or is it
best to contact the manufacturer (SMC)? i am in the UK

Generic ones are abundant. Note the 1500 mA (1.5 amp) requirement, which is
rather big... not every 12-volt one will do. Go to your nearest Maplins and
see what they can offer.