Thermaltake Purepower-480D

Purepower-480D
Preliminary Information
Release Year	2003
Leak Risk	Medium
Batteries	None
Mounting Technology	Through Hole
Capacitor Types	Aluminum Electrolytic, Tantalum, Ceramic, Paper(?)
Destructive Entry	No

This device is in the WorkNeeded:OriginalParts category because it was flagged as missing information on the original parts. It may have replacement parts listed but those cannot be assumed to be identical to the originals. If you have a list of the original parts, please feel free to add them by copying the relevant table from EditorsToolbox:Tables

The Thermaltake Purepower-480D is a high end 480W ATX-12V PSU from the mid 2000s. It included two built in fans, controllable by a knob mounted in a PCI slot or 5.25" bay, and could be found in both silver and black cases, both with gold colored fan grills.

Known Issue

Symptom or Problem Encountered

Causes

Description of cause

Solutions

Solution to the problem

Disassembly Notes

The author found it necessary to cut the four wires leading from the PCB to the socket and power switch in order to remove the pcb from the case. You may want to mark one of the pair of brown wires for reassembly. It is also best to remove both fans.

Original Parts

Main PCB

NO380, Revision A4

Partial listing, only the parts deemed worth replacing.

Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information
RefDes	Qty	Capacitance	Voltage	Mount	Diameter/Size	Height	Lead Spacing	Temp	Type	Brand	Series
C13, C15	2	3300 µF	6.3 V	Through-hole	10.2 mm	25.5 mm	5 mm	105 °C	Aluminum Electrolytic	JENPO	CE-LE
C16, C37	2	470 μF	16 V	Through-hole	8.2 mm	11.7 mm	3.3 mm	105 °C	Aluminum Electrolytic	TEAPO	A3

Replacement Parts

Basic PCB Name

Capacitors
RefDes	Qty	Compatible Part Number	Order Links
C13, C15	2	ECA-0JM332	Mouser
C16, C37	2	EST477M016AG4EA	Mouser

If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.

Kits

Mouser project

References