FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER ISSUES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which piece of test equipment would you use to test a potentially failed computer power supply?
A
A power supply tester
B
A boot disk
C
A power-on self-test (POST) card
D
A loopback plug
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Testing the DC voltage output of the power supply using a digital multimeter can help you isolate any potential issues and determine if you have a bad power supply.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can test it yourself manually using a multimeter (method #1) or you can purchase a power supply tester to perform an automatic PSU test (method #2). Both methods are equally effective, so which one you choose is completely up to you.

Detailed explanation-3: -Turn off any power switch on the PSU and plug the unit back into a working outlet. Turn on the unit’s power switch. If nothing happens, the PSU is completely dead and needs replaced. If the fan turns, it’s receiving some power.

Detailed explanation-4: -Use a multimeter to test the power supply. Use a multimeter to test the power supply. A failing power supply can cause the computer to continuously reboot. For example, pin eight on the power supply connector connects to the power good wire on the motherboard.

Detailed explanation-5: -The power supply tester prevents electrical disasters by testing your power supply regularly to identify problems before they damage your computer. Features: Monitors output voltage. Green LED display lights up when your devices are working properly.

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