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Need to replace toasted 12V 5A supply for ReadyNAS V2
Hello community, The plug that inserts into my ReadyNAS V2 started to melt and burn. Fortunately, I caught it before it damaged my office. As a bonus, the drives are still intact (I tested with a...
When you use the V1 supply with the V2, check the connector and see if it's getting warm. If it is, then you may still have a poor connection. If it isn't, then the issue likely was in the connector on the other supply. That replacement ReadyNAS supply does sound like a good option. While you may be able to simply replace the connector on the old supply, I wouldn't risk it with the low cost of a new supply.
Sandshark - thanks for the follow-up. I was able to use essentially the same power supply from my ReadyNAS V1 to operate my V2 in order to see if it was damaged, and to back up the most critical files. If I can accomplish that, is it a good enough indication that the NAS is still OK? There's no sign that the cable was stressed - is it possible that dust accumulation could somehow short the plug?
I found a 12V/5A adapter for a Netgear gaming router sold by a company in the Puget Sound (PWR+). Its ratings on Amazon are good, so I think I'll go that route. I read the reviews on virtually all the others, and there's typically one or more complaints of fire/smoking/crackling sounds.
When you use the V1 supply with the V2, check the connector and see if it's getting warm. If it is, then you may still have a poor connection. If it isn't, then the issue likely was in the connector on the other supply. That replacement ReadyNAS supply does sound like a good option. While you may be able to simply replace the connector on the old supply, I wouldn't risk it with the low cost of a new supply.
Hi Sandshark,
I finally got the NAS backed up so I could try the new power supply, and everything looks, sounds, and smells good. Once again, thanks for the assist.
Nick
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