Is a NON-Tivo Power Supply an option?

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Has anyone tried using a non-TiVo PSU on their unit?

Given the cost, age and availability of original TiVo power supplies for the Series 3 where they are about $50 - $100 depending on what you track down, does anyone have experience or thoughts on options for putting in a new easily available, off the shelf type PSU?

There is the size/fit issue seems to be the main barrier but perhaps there is something out there that might work.

I wouldn't think the wattage would need to be an exact match as TiVo would just pull what it needs but I'm not an expert so could be wrong.

For example, a PicoPSU would seem like it could fit, though the connection on the back of the TiVo box would be pretty ugly and require some DIY skills.
http://www.mini-box.com/Power-Supplies-Kits

Anyone have thoughts on why this would/wouldn't work and suggestions for power supplies that could be a fit?

 

Definitely see your point that replacing capacitors is much cheaper and easier for someone with the experience and the equipment.

For me, it would be at least $40 to buy the soldering equipment, capacitors, etc. and hope I don't blow-up anything. I'm not opposed to this and may try anyway, seems a good investment.

But was thinking if I could get a brand new, non-TiVo PSU circa 2015 instead of 2007 it might be more reliable, comparable cost and easier to deal with/replace for those of us lacking soldering skills.

 

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Thanks! was curious if that was the case. I know barely enough about electronics to ask the question and think about other options, but obviously not nearly enough to know what would work so appreciate you weighing in and confirming.

I was looking for an alternate to buying another 8-year old tired PSU that will also inevitably fail soon and leave me back in the same spot, having a bad power supply that needs fixing.

Suppose it would have been too easy to think I could order up something on Newegg... Guess I've gotta get ready to learn soldering now!