Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:55 Post subject: WRT54G PowerSupply
My WRT54G V1 CDF10 power supply just died and I wanted to know where I could get another one does any one have one that they are willing to part with in the US.
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:17 Post subject:
I bought a replacement power supply for several of my routers on eBay. I found that CCD/Security Cam power supplies are cheaper that ones that are for sale that are linksys brand. As long as you get the voltage, amps, and plug size the same it will work just fine.
A replacement 12V/0.5A linksys power supply was around $15+shipping
A CCD 12V/1A switching power supply was $5 shipped. _________________ WRT-350N v1.0; 128MB RAM, WPC600N, Dual USB, Mini+USB+FTP NEWD, CPU@330Mhz, Terk WF-R x3, Serial, external jtag, and working on SD Mod. Running Samba3, Lighttpd, and some Python apps.
WRT-300N v1.1; 128MB Ram, USB1.1, Bricked
I read lots of conflicting statements about the power supply some say that it has a DC/DC converter which converts the 12V down to 3.3V but looking on the pcb I dont see the AC1501-03 chip that is meant to convert and step down the power. but thanks for the hints I did see the the linksys power supplies where very expensive on ebay.
Actually most linksys routers will run on anywhere from 5.5V to 18V, I have one running on a 6V power supply from a power screwdriver now until i can fix the OEM plug
I am trying to find the power plug pin size I have tired just about every plug i have but most are too big so I am trying to find the correct size.
Thanks for the power rating I had pretty much read that was the case and also find a few people who had made the error of plugging in a 12v and frying the chips.
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 14:37 Post subject:
JamesMore wrote:
I am trying to find the power plug pin size I have tired just about every plug i have but most are too big so I am trying to find the correct size.
Thanks for the power rating I had pretty much read that was the case and also find a few people who had made the error of plugging in a 12v and frying the chips.
Can you measure the old busted PS plug? I just replaced a PS on a 2 wire device. It was a much smaller plug then either a std linksys 12 volt, and even the 5V that are used on the wireless signal boosters.
They go by millimeters. Measure the outer barrel of the plug, then measure the inner hole, and the center pin on the device.
Until I got the 2wire PS, I snipped off the plug from the busted PS, and rigged it into a WSB PS using wire ties & hot glue so I would not have to do any cutting, splicing, or soldering cause it was only temporary till the replacement arrived.
I'll measure the 2wire plug when I get home & post the dimensions. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]
Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 13049 Location: Behind The Reset Button
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 19:41 Post subject:
JamesMore wrote:
Thanks for the hint I am kicking my self for not keeping the busted power supply my wife was on a clean up trip and wanted my junk gone
I just thought of something.. If you beez 1/2 the ho that I am, you probably have some usb hubs either in your closet, or in service. Most if not all are 5V, 2A (500ma per usb port).
See if you have something that may fit.
I think the goal here is to figure out what size the plug is.. a 5V 2A ps isn't the problem.
If you find any plug that fits, you can then measure that plug. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]
That's right I dont care about the voltage at the moment just looking for the correct plug size. Believe me I have tried about 40 plugs from phone charges to harddisk and usb caddies and nothing seems to fit. Will keep looking might just take it to the garage sales this weekend just to try and find some thing that fits.
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 20:56 Post subject:
I'll measure that 2wire plug when I get home.. I am also told that a V1 plug is the same as the befw11-s4. I happen to have one of those in the closet. I'll measure that too. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]
Thanks barryware for all your time and help and testing
I did make a post to broadcom with out any luck, I try and find a plug this weekend at the garage sales other wise will look on ebay for a cheap non branded powersupply based on your info.
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:48 Post subject:
I pm'd a guy that has a V1 is is sig and linked him to this thread. He seems like a good guy. I'll bet he'll measure his plug for you. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]
