Long story short: Got someones computer here that wont boot, power light flashes, psu makes a strange ticking noise so fairly simple conclusion: The power supply has coughed it's last.
The computer in question is a pretty old Compaq so my question really is whether there is any point at all in trying to replace the fried PSU and give it life again or fully replace the system (which would be my opinion). Although the cheap and easy option would be to simply replace the damaged part I wouldnt be surprised if the mobo/other areas were damaged in the process, making the whole thing worthless.
Anyone got a conflicting view on this before I give up on it?
The computer in question is a pretty old Compaq so my question really is whether there is any point at all in trying to replace the fried PSU and give it life again or fully replace the system (which would be my opinion). Although the cheap and easy option would be to simply replace the damaged part I wouldnt be surprised if the mobo/other areas were damaged in the process, making the whole thing worthless.
Anyone got a conflicting view on this before I give up on it?