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yoh-dah
Apr 19, 2007Guide
Service Action to Prevent PSU Failures in ReadyNAS NV/NV+
A Service Action notice has been posted in the Announcement forum to prevent ReadyNAS NV and NV+ systems from premature power supply failures at viewtopic.php?t=10259. If you own a NV or NV+ within t...
eco001
Jan 13, 2009Aspirant
I've had an NV+ (s/n - 000DA2015190) since 4/2007. I noticed the service action when it came out, and loaded the appropriate add-in. I'm now starting to get a burnt insulation smell from the unit. It still works fine, including the fan, and all the temps look good (drives 32-34 degC, m/b 26 degC). Dust has been cleaned out semi-regularly.
Should I preempt a failure, and replace the power supply? Please advise.
Should I preempt a failure, and replace the power supply? Please advise.
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