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Testing a power supply

unnameduser · 2007-07-23 11:50:00

I have an old computer. Its a custom built ATX. Its dead as a doornail and i suspect the power supply because it has a scorched smell. At the same time i would like to test it. Any suggestions on the best way to do so?

23-07-2007 12:50pm

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I have an old computer. Its a custom built ATX. Its dead as a doornail and i suspect the power supply because it has a scorched smell. At the same time i would like to test it.

Any suggestions on the best way to do so?

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#2 23-07-2007 1:29pm

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paperclip trick outside of the case with some fans attached to see if its working. google is your friend

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