cpu won't come on
2007-02-22 03:41:36 · 6 answers · asked by Margem 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Usually with a Volt Meter;
It sounds like it is the power supply, however, that is not always the case. If you can do it, I would open the box, and see if the lights on the Motherboard come on, if they do not, check the cables, try the Power again; if no sign of life, either get a new power supply, which is cheaper than a Motherboard, and if a New MB does not fix it, then time to upgrade or get a new MB
2007-02-22 03:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just open the case, stick multimeter probes into all of the power leads to a drive, any drive. If the multimeter doesn't crank up, you need a new power supply. It sounds as if you do anyway.
2007-02-22 03:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link on how to test your power supply
2007-02-22 03:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A big yellow volt meater sitck the ends in the 20 pin cable
power supply are cheap try this one
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2751540&Sku=D15-1088
2007-02-22 04:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by cool man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do sell power supply testers at your local computer store (CompUSA, etc.) for about $15.
2007-02-22 03:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a tester. Don't buy any PSU that costs less than $35, remember you get what you pay for! Cheap usually means CHEAP!
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=11854
2007-02-22 05:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋