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How to test a power supply?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 202644954 views
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My computer powered off the other day on its own, and now when I push the power button, nothing happens. My assumption would naturally be that the power supply is done (possibly well done) but is there any good way to test this before I buy a new one?

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Unplug the power supply from any of the components inside the computer (or just remove it from the computer completely). USE CAUTION HERE (Though you'd only be shocked with a max of 24 volts) Plug the power supply into the wall. Find the big 24-ish …

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