I purchased a used PC with a Supernova 1000 P2. I was planning to keep the PSU and part out several other components, but the PSU seems to be much more dirty than I could clean with a couple cans of air. The machine came from a household with pets and smoking and the smoke residue/tar seems to be built-up in the PSU and some remaining dust and fur is clinging to the underside of the fan blades. Is there a way to open the PSU case for cleaning? And yes I do understand the dangers involved with opening the PSU.
 
In the event it is not possible to open the PSU to clean it then I am gonna sell it. Does anyone have an idea of what a reasonable sales price would be? Please take in to account its condition.
 
Also, I contacted EVGA but they said they wouldn't help and then said they couldn't help. And what I asked EVGA is if they offered a cleaning service I could pay for or give me guidance on finding a shop that could clean the PSU.
 
Edit: The PSU works without any indication of reduced performance. It just smells.
 
 

I know both of those things. Your reply did not help me at all.

Thank you for that link. I did remove the screws, but failed to get the cover open. I couldn't get it to budge at all actually. And that includes removing the screw under the warranty sticker.
 
And thank you for looking at used comps on eBay. I also found the same values. Honestly, for the price I paid for the entire machine I don't have to get much money out of this PSU, but I will feel bad if I sell it and the buyer is upset that the PSU smells as it does. 

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nicknametaken
I know both of those things. Your reply did not help me at all.

Sorry. With the cigarette tar residue issue along with the voided warranty I would say the unit is worth $0.

 Yeah, I think that is a fair way to look at it. Mayybeee I can find somebody that smokes indoors that won't notice the smell from the PSU, but I am afraid the only value normal buyers will see is in the unused cables. Luckily the previous owner kept them all in their pouch in the PSU box. 

bob16314
Nah, it's not worth $0..It works.
 
Take the cover off, clean it up a little and keep it..Or sell it..Whatever.

I would likely keep it if I could figure out how to remove the cover. Unscrewing the cover screws didn't even allow me to get the cover to wiggle at all. I'm afraid it's been crimped closed maybe? 
 
I haven't opened my new EVGA G3 in the event I can find a way to clean the stinky P2 well enough.

Looks like the op just edited his first post stating that it does indeed work.

No problem.

EVGATech_DanielM
Just remember if you sell that PSU you will need to remind the buyer it will not come with a warranty.
 
 

Absolutely. I will put in the listing the exact condition of the PSU and its warranty.
 
Honestly, if someone can direct me to how I can remove the case I would rather clean it and keep it. There was a thread someone pointed me too earlier, but it didn't show how he removed the case.

Well shoot. I think that may have been the one direction I didn't try when removing the cover. Pulling straight up. I feel so stupid now.
 
Can I use a multimeter to check to see if the capacitors are holding a charge?
 
And can I plug the PSU into a motherboard without plugging the PSU into a power outlet to discharge the capacitors if they are still holding a charge?

Many thanks.

On side you will find small hooks and they hold top part connected as well.
You can't only unscrew 4 points and pull off. They hold top part as well.