Cracked wires on Dell Optiplex L280e-01 power supplies
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I have 19 Dell Optiplex XE SFF computers that were manufactured between 2009 and 2013, and I've noticed a severe defect with insulation falling off of the wiring on the power supplies with early (<10000) serial numbers.
These power supplies are commonly used with Dell Optiplex XE and Optiplex 980 in industrial control and POS systems (e.g., restaurants). So far, I haven't found a recall for these power supplies.
Question: Is there any public information on the safety of Dell L280e-01 power supplies (e.g., recall or Date Codes/Serial Numbers where the defect was corrected)?
A detailed description of the defective power supplies follows:
I've inspected and cleaned up each of these systems thoroughly before booting them for the first time, and out of 19 there are 3 that have visibly cracked wires coming from the power supply:
I've had those set aside for a while and presumed I'd be able to fix them in the future. I finally disassembled one and found that the wires on the interior of the power supply were in even worse shape:
I should note that the metal part of the wires are fine, it is rather the insulation on the wires that is falling apart. Clearly, these are a fire/electrocution hazard and un-fixable; they will be disposed of. Any slight bend in these wires causes the coating to break, so it isn't just parts of these wires, it is the same along the entire length.
The specific wires with the breakage problem are labeled:
AWM STYLE 3385 18AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
AWM STYLE 3385 22AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
The wires on the power supply fan, the ground wire, and the positive and negative wires to the transformer and outlet plug are not breakable, nor do they have the same markings reported above.
The date codes of the Power Supplies I've found with this problem are R1003 (Serial No. 00002749), R1006 (Serial No. 00005511) and R1010 (Serial No. 00009700):
power-supply dell-optiplex wiring
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I have 19 Dell Optiplex XE SFF computers that were manufactured between 2009 and 2013, and I've noticed a severe defect with insulation falling off of the wiring on the power supplies with early (<10000) serial numbers.
These power supplies are commonly used with Dell Optiplex XE and Optiplex 980 in industrial control and POS systems (e.g., restaurants). So far, I haven't found a recall for these power supplies.
Question: Is there any public information on the safety of Dell L280e-01 power supplies (e.g., recall or Date Codes/Serial Numbers where the defect was corrected)?
A detailed description of the defective power supplies follows:
I've inspected and cleaned up each of these systems thoroughly before booting them for the first time, and out of 19 there are 3 that have visibly cracked wires coming from the power supply:
I've had those set aside for a while and presumed I'd be able to fix them in the future. I finally disassembled one and found that the wires on the interior of the power supply were in even worse shape:
I should note that the metal part of the wires are fine, it is rather the insulation on the wires that is falling apart. Clearly, these are a fire/electrocution hazard and un-fixable; they will be disposed of. Any slight bend in these wires causes the coating to break, so it isn't just parts of these wires, it is the same along the entire length.
The specific wires with the breakage problem are labeled:
AWM STYLE 3385 18AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
AWM STYLE 3385 22AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
The wires on the power supply fan, the ground wire, and the positive and negative wires to the transformer and outlet plug are not breakable, nor do they have the same markings reported above.
The date codes of the Power Supplies I've found with this problem are R1003 (Serial No. 00002749), R1006 (Serial No. 00005511) and R1010 (Serial No. 00009700):
power-supply dell-optiplex wiring
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vallismortis
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Considered covering the wiring with heat shrink tubing and then applying a heat gun, to make sure you don't have problems in the future? If Dell gives you The Mechanic's Shrug, then those power supplies are usable if reinsulated.
– K7AAY
Nov 16 at 0:40
2
First the wiring looks to be generic, but Dell should be contacted, if you are worried about any safety notices they might have released.
– Ramhound
Nov 16 at 0:41
1
@K7AAY That was my original intention, but the insulation is so brittle that it would need to be replaced along the entire length of the wire. It would be easier to de-solder the bad wires and solder in new wiring harnesses.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:45
1
@Ramhound I just posted this issue on the Dell Community forum, hopefully some information will come forth.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:46
2
@music2myear I agree. I will summarize any information I receive from Dell in an answer here.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:48
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I have 19 Dell Optiplex XE SFF computers that were manufactured between 2009 and 2013, and I've noticed a severe defect with insulation falling off of the wiring on the power supplies with early (<10000) serial numbers.
These power supplies are commonly used with Dell Optiplex XE and Optiplex 980 in industrial control and POS systems (e.g., restaurants). So far, I haven't found a recall for these power supplies.
Question: Is there any public information on the safety of Dell L280e-01 power supplies (e.g., recall or Date Codes/Serial Numbers where the defect was corrected)?
A detailed description of the defective power supplies follows:
I've inspected and cleaned up each of these systems thoroughly before booting them for the first time, and out of 19 there are 3 that have visibly cracked wires coming from the power supply:
I've had those set aside for a while and presumed I'd be able to fix them in the future. I finally disassembled one and found that the wires on the interior of the power supply were in even worse shape:
I should note that the metal part of the wires are fine, it is rather the insulation on the wires that is falling apart. Clearly, these are a fire/electrocution hazard and un-fixable; they will be disposed of. Any slight bend in these wires causes the coating to break, so it isn't just parts of these wires, it is the same along the entire length.
The specific wires with the breakage problem are labeled:
AWM STYLE 3385 18AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
AWM STYLE 3385 22AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
The wires on the power supply fan, the ground wire, and the positive and negative wires to the transformer and outlet plug are not breakable, nor do they have the same markings reported above.
The date codes of the Power Supplies I've found with this problem are R1003 (Serial No. 00002749), R1006 (Serial No. 00005511) and R1010 (Serial No. 00009700):
power-supply dell-optiplex wiring
asked Nov 15 at 23:52
vallismortis
2241317
I have 19 Dell Optiplex XE SFF computers that were manufactured between 2009 and 2013, and I've noticed a severe defect with insulation falling off of the wiring on the power supplies with early (<10000) serial numbers.
These power supplies are commonly used with Dell Optiplex XE and Optiplex 980 in industrial control and POS systems (e.g., restaurants). So far, I haven't found a recall for these power supplies.
Question: Is there any public information on the safety of Dell L280e-01 power supplies (e.g., recall or Date Codes/Serial Numbers where the defect was corrected)?
A detailed description of the defective power supplies follows:
I've inspected and cleaned up each of these systems thoroughly before booting them for the first time, and out of 19 there are 3 that have visibly cracked wires coming from the power supply:
I've had those set aside for a while and presumed I'd be able to fix them in the future. I finally disassembled one and found that the wires on the interior of the power supply were in even worse shape:
I should note that the metal part of the wires are fine, it is rather the insulation on the wires that is falling apart. Clearly, these are a fire/electrocution hazard and un-fixable; they will be disposed of. Any slight bend in these wires causes the coating to break, so it isn't just parts of these wires, it is the same along the entire length.
The specific wires with the breakage problem are labeled:
AWM STYLE 3385 18AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
AWM STYLE 3385 22AWG VW-1 105 deg C 300V E236360 YUAN TAI
The wires on the power supply fan, the ground wire, and the positive and negative wires to the transformer and outlet plug are not breakable, nor do they have the same markings reported above.
The date codes of the Power Supplies I've found with this problem are R1003 (Serial No. 00002749), R1006 (Serial No. 00005511) and R1010 (Serial No. 00009700):
power-supply dell-optiplex wiring
power-supply dell-optiplex wiring
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asked Nov 15 at 23:52
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Considered covering the wiring with heat shrink tubing and then applying a heat gun, to make sure you don't have problems in the future? If Dell gives you The Mechanic's Shrug, then those power supplies are usable if reinsulated.
– K7AAY
Nov 16 at 0:40
2
First the wiring looks to be generic, but Dell should be contacted, if you are worried about any safety notices they might have released.
– Ramhound
Nov 16 at 0:41
1
@K7AAY That was my original intention, but the insulation is so brittle that it would need to be replaced along the entire length of the wire. It would be easier to de-solder the bad wires and solder in new wiring harnesses.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:45
1
@Ramhound I just posted this issue on the Dell Community forum, hopefully some information will come forth.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:46
2
@music2myear I agree. I will summarize any information I receive from Dell in an answer here.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:48
|
show 1 more comment
1
Considered covering the wiring with heat shrink tubing and then applying a heat gun, to make sure you don't have problems in the future? If Dell gives you The Mechanic's Shrug, then those power supplies are usable if reinsulated.
– K7AAY
Nov 16 at 0:40
2
First the wiring looks to be generic, but Dell should be contacted, if you are worried about any safety notices they might have released.
– Ramhound
Nov 16 at 0:41
1
@K7AAY That was my original intention, but the insulation is so brittle that it would need to be replaced along the entire length of the wire. It would be easier to de-solder the bad wires and solder in new wiring harnesses.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:45
1
@Ramhound I just posted this issue on the Dell Community forum, hopefully some information will come forth.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:46
2
@music2myear I agree. I will summarize any information I receive from Dell in an answer here.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:48
1
1
Considered covering the wiring with heat shrink tubing and then applying a heat gun, to make sure you don't have problems in the future? If Dell gives you The Mechanic's Shrug, then those power supplies are usable if reinsulated.
– K7AAY
Nov 16 at 0:40
Considered covering the wiring with heat shrink tubing and then applying a heat gun, to make sure you don't have problems in the future? If Dell gives you The Mechanic's Shrug, then those power supplies are usable if reinsulated.
– K7AAY
Nov 16 at 0:40
2
2
First the wiring looks to be generic, but Dell should be contacted, if you are worried about any safety notices they might have released.
– Ramhound
Nov 16 at 0:41
First the wiring looks to be generic, but Dell should be contacted, if you are worried about any safety notices they might have released.
– Ramhound
Nov 16 at 0:41
1
1
@K7AAY That was my original intention, but the insulation is so brittle that it would need to be replaced along the entire length of the wire. It would be easier to de-solder the bad wires and solder in new wiring harnesses.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:45
@K7AAY That was my original intention, but the insulation is so brittle that it would need to be replaced along the entire length of the wire. It would be easier to de-solder the bad wires and solder in new wiring harnesses.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:45
1
1
@Ramhound I just posted this issue on the Dell Community forum, hopefully some information will come forth.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:46
@Ramhound I just posted this issue on the Dell Community forum, hopefully some information will come forth.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:46
2
2
@music2myear I agree. I will summarize any information I receive from Dell in an answer here.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:48
@music2myear I agree. I will summarize any information I receive from Dell in an answer here.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:48
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Considered covering the wiring with heat shrink tubing and then applying a heat gun, to make sure you don't have problems in the future? If Dell gives you The Mechanic's Shrug, then those power supplies are usable if reinsulated.
– K7AAY
Nov 16 at 0:40
2
First the wiring looks to be generic, but Dell should be contacted, if you are worried about any safety notices they might have released.
– Ramhound
Nov 16 at 0:41
1
@K7AAY That was my original intention, but the insulation is so brittle that it would need to be replaced along the entire length of the wire. It would be easier to de-solder the bad wires and solder in new wiring harnesses.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:45
1
@Ramhound I just posted this issue on the Dell Community forum, hopefully some information will come forth.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:46
2
@music2myear I agree. I will summarize any information I receive from Dell in an answer here.
– vallismortis
Nov 16 at 12:48