something like fizzzzzzA "strange noise" could be anything. Is it a tick-tick, a tok-tok, a brrrrrrring, a pop-pop, a fizzzzzzz, a shhhhhhhhzing? And since you have had the thing open it should be easy to locate the source of the strange noise. More info required.
i couldn't locate from where coming the noise,i think from one of the transformers,but not sure.something like fizzzzzz
I found one of the capacitorIF - and this is a HUGE "IF" - IF the fizzing sound is not going to do immediate damage then using a small soda straw to your ear and the board, you should be able to locate the source of the sound. HOWEVER - AND THIS IS WHERE THE BIG "IF" COMES IN - IF the fizzing sound is a failure mode in progress, running the supply to find the noise will damage it.
Now, Fizz, Fuzz, Buzz, however you define a noise - the fact remains - something is wrong. This supply, if continuing to operate, will fail in short order. Possibly before you can locate the source and rectify it. zophas has a pretty good idea - look for bulging capacitors for starters. And before you go touching things, remove the plug from the unit or the wall. Let it sit for an hour or more before you start gerfingerpokin. Otherwise you may discover a healthy charged capacitor with teeth. And the sudden uncontrollable withdraw of a hand or finger can result in gashing the back of your hand against a sharp metal edge.
ATX supplies are known as Switch Mode Power Supplies, or SMPS. They operate on the principal of converting line voltage to a high frequency somewhere typically above 20KHz. Certainly not a hissing or fizzing noise if running properly. That high frequency is then turned on and off at that frequency. Depending on the time the PS pulse is high versus its low (on and off) results in an average voltage which is then filtered and sent out to the electronics it's running. Therefore there is a potential danger of a failure mode where excessive voltage may be applied to the load. Or the human who may be so unlucky as to be touching something at that moment. Ouch. Or "Good Night Louise". So be careful about how you go about finding and fixing the problem. IF it can be found and fixed.
I found that one of the capacitor is bulging which is 6.3v 3300uf.Can that be the problem with the noise? Unfortunately I don't have such a capacitor!Can I replace it with 10v 2200uf.I suggest you check for leaking and/or bulging capacitors. ATX supplies are notorious for having those fail. If you really want to fix this yourself I think you will need a schematic for it. Then maybe we could talk about checking some components and voltages. Normally ATX supplies are not worth repairing considering the difficulty of finding info on them.
I found one of the capacitor is bulging.This capacitor is 6.3v 3300uf.Unfortunately I don't have such a capacitor at the moment.Can I replace it with 10v 2200ufI suggest you check for leaking and/or bulging capacitors. ATX supplies are notorious for having those fail. If you really want to fix this yourself I think you will need a schematic for it. Then maybe we could talk about checking some components and voltages. Normally ATX supplies are not worth repairing considering the difficulty of finding info on them.
The strange sound disappeared! Now the psu is working very silent.Can I use this capacitor or I must change it with the original one?hi M,
I would suggest you fit the 2200uF, it will give you an idea if there are any other problems with the board.
Let us know how it goes.
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I am gonna use it for a variable bench power supply.The strange sound disappeared! Now the psu is working very silent.Can I use this capacitor or I must change it with the original one?
Thank you very much.hi,
I would suggest you leave it as 2200uF.
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