How to Test a Computer Power Supply Using a Voltmeter

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Tip 1 - How to Test a Computer Power Supply Using a Voltmeter

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by lxm | permalink

The power supply on a computer transforms the alternating current from the wall outlet into a direct current flow that the computer's components can use. Testing the DC voltage output of the power ...

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Tip 2 - How to Check the Power Supply With a Multimeter

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bob Homer | permalink

The power supply in your computer manages all of the power required to run each component of your computer. When this critical component begins to fail, your computer may power off unexpectedly, ...

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Tip 3 - Use a Multimeter to Test Your Power Supply

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jan Vinjebo | permalink

Detailed instructions on testing a computer power supply using a multimeter. Follow these steps exactly to determine if your PSU is working properly.

For further reading: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/ht/power-supply-test-multimeter.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - Power Supply Troubleshooting: Test Equipment - Power Supply Reference: Consumption, Savings, And More

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Philip Kanayan | permalink

Using Digital Multimeters One simple test you can perform on a power supply is to check the output voltages. This shows whether a power supply is operating correctly and whether the output voltages are within the correct tolerance range. Note that y...

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-protection-calculate-consumption,3066-6.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Testing PSU With Multimeter

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joe Luther | permalink

So I have an Antec Earthwatts 650 Watt PSU and I need to test it for proper function through the use of a multimeter I purchased yesterday. Does anyone know a proper way of doing this? Someone said

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