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Power Supplies
Power supply
Overview
In this chapter, you will learn how to
Explain the basics of power supply
Describe the details about powering the PC
functions :
source.
Warning
Set it properly before
measuring
If not, damage can occur
Testing AC Voltage
Verifies wiring of outlet
Surges or spikes
Peripherals
Molex
Mini
SATA
PCIe
Power Connectors (continued)
Eliminates harmonics
Wattage Requirements
Every device requires some wattage
Often starting requirements are higher than running
requirements
General recommendation
Use at least a 500 W power supply
Enough extra for starting and future growth
Installing, Maintaining, and
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Installing
Removing
Disconnectwires
Remove four standard screws
Remove PSU
To install
PlacePSU in case
Replace screws
Connect wires
CooAling
The power supply fan provides basic cooling for
the PC
Fan keeps the voltage regulators cool and provides a
constant flow of cool air through the computer
If power supply fan stops, replace power supply
Hundreds of chipsets
supported
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When Power Supplies Die
Sudden death
Whenthe fan doesn’t turn and no voltage is present
Computer simply stops working
• 12 V ± 10 percent
– 10.8 to 13.2 V • 5V ± 10 percent
– If readings are outside tolerance – 4.5 to 5.5 V
and symptoms exist, replace
power supply • 3.3 V ± 10 percent
– 2.97 to 3.63 V
Power Supply Test
Intermittent problems
Sometimes occur, sometimes don’t
You could measure voltage now and it’s good;
10 minutes later, system crashes
Fans
On/off switch
Wattage ratings
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Measuring Electricity (continued)
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PC Support Technician Tools (cont’d.)
Power Supply Tester
Measures output of each power supply connector
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PC Support Technician Tools (cont’d.)
Multimeter
Measure several characteristics of electricity in a
variety of devices
Figure 4-34 This digital multimeter can be set to measure voltage, resistance, or continuity
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To do these things the basic PSU has four main stages
Considerations
Match form factor to case, motherboard
Possible faults:
AC power cord
Troubleshooting procedures:
Check AC power-cord connection: Plug the cord into
another power socket (make sure AC wall outlet is good)
Possible faults:
New adapter card is overloading the power supply
Possible faults:
AC power-line disturbance
Troubleshooting procedures:
Check AC power line