-
November 13th, 2013, 06:49 AM
#1
Registered User
Power supply testing
I touched this subject few years ago, But I need some clarification help.
A client called me that his computer won't turn on.Usually it's the power supply, And I saw few times that if you take the power cable out of the power supply for like 15 minutes and turn it back on - it works.
In his case it didn't worked, So I replaced him the power supply and all is well.
Now....I tested his power supply today and it seems to work ok. I turned a computer with it and also tested it via digital PSU tester and voltages looks within reasonable ranges.
How can I be sure if the problem was temporary or might occur ?
I don't have electrical knowledge and tools to test the frequency and voltages of the power supply, I can only connect it to a motherboard and let it run some stress test like OCCT or prime95, But I'm afraid it won't show me if there is a problem with one of the power supply components.....
I also know that these kind of things are not being tested professionally at the warranty giver labs, And they might return it and say there is no problem with it......So it's a waste to even go there for a cheap PSU (Which also happens with a more expensive PSU....)
What do you suggest ?
Last edited by HipHoper; November 13th, 2013 at 06:51 AM.
-
November 13th, 2013, 10:12 PM
#2
Registered User
I always replace the power supply first. If the problem continues intermittently, then I will replace the switch, or just switch the reset jumpers for the power one. If it still happens, the mobo has a problem, and it's time for a new pc.
Sergeant WOTPP
-
November 14th, 2013, 01:42 AM
#3
Registered User
Thank you mpp.What interests me is there a way to test if a power supply is ok.btw the reset and power buttons tip is great.once I replaced the motherboard to find that the problem was a reset button....
-
November 14th, 2013, 08:45 AM
#4
Registered User
How about something like THIS.
It's not the computers that keep having problems, it's the users!!
-
November 18th, 2013, 03:47 PM
#5
Registered User
Have the client plug in the computer to his/her stove. I find it's the cleanest power in the house and normally doesn't have multiple devices that can cause noise and/or surges/brown outs. If that fixes the problem then advise the customer to get a good APC with a Battery.
I'm not Satan ... I'm just one of his highly placed minions
-
November 19th, 2013, 01:14 AM
#6
Registered User
HAHAHAHAH.....my english is not mother-level but did you wrote STOVE ? I live in israel and just can't figure out the logic behind your suggestion.
-
November 19th, 2013, 09:39 AM
#7
Registered User
Originally Posted by HipHoper
HAHAHAHAH.....my english is not mother-level but did you wrote STOVE ? I live in israel and just can't figure out the logic behind your suggestion.
See that plug in on the front of the stove. Cleanest power in the whole home and an easy way to test for interference issues.
I'm not Satan ... I'm just one of his highly placed minions
-
November 19th, 2013, 10:23 AM
#8
Registered User
Wow....Never knew anything like it even EXISTS ! Thank you for the knowledge
-
November 19th, 2013, 10:25 AM
#9
Super Moderator
--
Doc ___________Microsoft Safety & Security Center___________
\____________________ ____.-.____ ____________________/
\_____________\ -._)!(_.- /_____________/
\_______\. ~\ /~ ./_______/
\_______/
"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction" -Blaise Pascal
Similar Threads
-
By Skywalker93 in forum AMD
Replies: 9
Last Post: September 13th, 2004, 12:55 PM
-
By kcfansallee in forum Tech-To-Tech
Replies: 4
Last Post: December 19th, 2002, 08:50 AM
-
By window_washer in forum Tech-To-Tech
Replies: 7
Last Post: October 9th, 2001, 11:17 PM
-
Replies: 7
Last Post: September 15th, 2001, 12:31 AM
-
By TangleWeb in forum Tech-To-Tech
Replies: 11
Last Post: April 29th, 2001, 07:24 AM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks