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The SMPS in our PC went out a few months back. I confirmed that the device was not working by shorting the green and anyone black wires on the 24-pin motherboard connector. This was doubly confirmed by the mechanic who came to install a new SMPS.
I was checking online for procedures to detect which component is malfunctioning. Many sites said that the fuse goes out in most cases. I checked the fuse for continuity, and it was alright.
This site has listed out procedures for checking the SMPS. I am stuck at step 7 itself. In addition, the site has not said what to do if I fail at any step.
Can you help me out? I thought of checking each component, but that will be too tedious. After the fuse, what components should I check (in order of highest to lowest priority)?
By the way, the mains in my country are at 220V RMS. My multimeter is capable of measuring frequency and capacitance, in addition to the normal voltages/currents. It is actually an AC/DC Clamp Meter.
I was checking online for procedures to detect which component is malfunctioning. Many sites said that the fuse goes out in most cases. I checked the fuse for continuity, and it was alright.
This site has listed out procedures for checking the SMPS. I am stuck at step 7 itself. In addition, the site has not said what to do if I fail at any step.
Can you help me out? I thought of checking each component, but that will be too tedious. After the fuse, what components should I check (in order of highest to lowest priority)?
By the way, the mains in my country are at 220V RMS. My multimeter is capable of measuring frequency and capacitance, in addition to the normal voltages/currents. It is actually an AC/DC Clamp Meter.
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