Faulty Power supplies

Faulty Power supplies

1. Wont turn on

   • the power cable is not plugged into the computer or the wall socket properly
     • secure all plugs into sockets and try turn it on
   • The AC power outlet is faulty
   • The power cord is broken or faulty
     • use a known good working one
     • use a known working cable
   • The power supply switch is not switched on
     • switch on and try turn it on
   • The power supply switch is set to the wrong voltage
     • switch to right voltage and power on

2. The computer keeps turning off, rebooting unexpectedly

   • power supply is starting to fail
     • replace with a new power supply
   • power cable is faulty
     • check cable for any splits if so buy and replace the old one with a new working one

3. the smell of smoke is coming from the computer

   • the power supply is failing or is over heating. this could mean a new power supply is needed to be bought

4. common problems

   • common problems with faulty power supplies are: the power cable is not plugged in properly, there are faulty power supplies, loose connections within the computer (connections to the motherboard), voltage switch has been set to the wrong setting depending on the country your in and the voltage used in that country, smokey or over heated power supplies ciould mean that the fan built into the computer and power supply is not functioning properly and would require a new fan or power supply to be fitted.