K8 notsogrand

I'm not trying to be rude or anything.
But your saying even if the computer is up and working fine. I can still
have a bad PSU



"w_tom" wrote:

> On Aug 12, 2:18 am, K8 notsogrand
> <K8notsogr...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > If the power supply is not working, then whats powering my computer right
> > now..
> >
> > And no, I dont have voltage meter.
>
> If computer is not powered, then power supply is still powering some
> computer parts. Why pull AC power cord from wall before changing
> anything? Because even if computer does not power on, still, the many
> parts of a power supply 'system' still have voltage.
>
> Not having a meter is like not having a screwdriver. Meter and
> screw driver are such standard tools that both are sold even in
> Kmart. Are K-mart shoppers geniuses? No meter is no excuse. If you
> want to fix it, then you get a 3.5 digit meter. A tool so
> inexpensive, so powerful, and also sold in Wal-mart, Loews, Radio
> Shack, Sears, Home Depot, and Tru-Value Hardware. Even Ipods are more
> complex.
>
> I thought you were asking for help. Based in everything posted,
> then replies will only be wild speculation. If you want help, your
> replies will only be as useful as information you provide. Currently
> you have provided near zero useful information. Get the meter. Learn
> how much is known in less than one minute.
>
> If you want to solve the problem quickly, get that meter. Measure
> purple wire DC voltage on the 20 volts scale both before and when
> power switch is pressed. Post those numbers here. Learn where to
> look for the defect.
>
> Did you know that all powered off comptuers are still powered? Power
> cord must be disconnected before moving anything inside the machine.
> Why? Because even a computer that will not power on contains voltages
> when power cord connects to AC wall receptacle.
>
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