No power to PC? / PSU Test
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AlbertLionheart
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That power cut has probably damaged the PSU.
Cheap enough and easy to replace - as you have not said where you are I cannot recommend a supplier.
Cheap enough and easy to replace - as you have not said where you are I cannot recommend a supplier.
PSU test
How can we test if the Power supply unit is working in our PC?
We have no power to the PC at all following this power cut
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How can we test if the Power supply unit is working in our PC?
We have no power to the PC at all following this power cut
Moderator's Note: I've merged your 2 threads (and moved both of them from meeting spot to the correct forum), please try to keep all discussion about the same 'problem' in 1 thread.
-SNGX1275
AlbertLionheart
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emachines are known for having problems with their power supplies.
replace it as a matter of urgency - not joking - before it damages internal components.
They are usually to a common fitting but can vary according to model.
Please post the model number.
Does your PSU look anything like this?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/20083
if so this 300 watt is minimum output but would do for a light load domestic machine. Casecom are better than average.
replace it as a matter of urgency - not joking - before it damages internal components.
They are usually to a common fitting but can vary according to model.
Please post the model number.
Does your PSU look anything like this?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/20083
if so this 300 watt is minimum output but would do for a light load domestic machine. Casecom are better than average.
Daveskater
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take a look at this tutorial: Suspect a Dead PSU? How to be sure
although if it is an emachines it's probably worth replacing your psu anyway
if your current power supply is about 300w then get the one that AlbertLionheart linked you to, it will be fine for general usage e.g. word processing and web surfing - possibly not for hardcore gaming
although if it is an emachines it's probably worth replacing your psu anyway
if your current power supply is about 300w then get the one that AlbertLionheart linked you to, it will be fine for general usage e.g. word processing and web surfing - possibly not for hardcore gaming
Tedster
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beef_jerky4104
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eMachines die very offten at my school.
AlbertLionheart
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eMachines die very often.
Daveskater
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thing is, when they do die, you do and 'alf know about it
AlbertLionheart
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and so you learn the wisdom of always doing backups......
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