Power Supply Repair

Do you need help to curry out a power supply repair? Sometimes a PC power supply can be damaged thus distressing someone because they are not able to use their computer.

A power supply unit that runs smoothly is very important especially when processing power is on high demand. Therefore, when one runs out it should immediately be replaced with a new one. However, there are various methods which one can use to repair a PC power supply.

Guideline for PC Power Supply Repair Steps

  1. Follow this power supply repair guide: First of all, one should familiarize themselves completely with the ESD procedures before beginning to get involved with the PC repair work. This is the first and most important step because without it, one could easily damage the computer.

  2. Secondly, one should check again and make certain that the specific power supply has a voltage of 110v. If it isn't one should power it up to that. However, this is a big step in repairing a PC power supply and should be done carefully so as not to blow up a fuse.

  3. The power switch should be connected appropriately. The switch is not polarized therefore it wouldn't matter which way would go to the mother board; however, one should consult the documents it comes with.

  4. In addition, one should check the operation of the switch and the resistance setting. If the power supply has a heavy cord connected to a switch, that is the old AT style and it has deadly voltage.

  5. Another way a PC power supply can be repaired is by removing power leads from the drives while ensuring power isn't in a short. However, the power of the mother board would have to remain connected so that ATX power is activated.

  6. If the power supply goes on but there is no live screen, one should switch it back on and off. One may even be required to hold the switch for a while until it backs down.

  7. If one doesn't hear any beeps, they should check to make sure the speakers are connected well. However, if they have recently added new things to the machine, they should get rid of them because could be a major factor contributing to the problem.

  8. One could also opt to use modern motherboards which are usually able to regulate the power that they receive. However, it depends on the range that the power lies because if it overshoots, it might cause the system to freeze the motherboard so as to protect itself.

  9. If the system power usually doesn't go on, one could fix the problem by disconnecting the drives one by one and each time one is removed, they should try to power it up. If it finally lights up, one would be able to know exactly which drive is faulty.

  10. If one finds an adapter which prevents power up of the system, it should be replaced immediately

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