How to troubleshoot your broken PSU

If your PC won't boot, there’s a good chance that the power supply may be the source of the issue. In previous videos, we’ve outlined a few signs that your power supply may be failing, but in this one, we’ll go over some basic troubleshooting to isolate and hopefully solve the problem.
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[@chesshooligan1282]

"And that's all there is to troubleshooting a power supply." LOL.

[@MrStoffzor]

I mean yes lol, but I assume he means for the regular, unqualified person, in which case he's technically correct

[@iflyrcmike]

The paper clip test is just the tip of the iceburg... 99% of failed PSU I have dealt with still power on.

[@MrStoffzor]

@@iflyrcmike i have a (good quality) PSU that was working when I took it out of a system, but right after doesn't turn on with the jumper. Ideas?

[@jsb7546]

Ya I'm trying to test individual components with a multimeter not do some bullshit tests like these I don't want to replace a whole power supply if it's just a blown fuse or transistor. People all to quick to just throw shit out and replace it entirely. I'm a technician for electrical cuircuts, so electronic isn't too far out of my troubleshooting skills, but I wanted specific tips to help me looks like this video really isn't it, just way to basic tbh.

[@ayanrahman9371]

@@MrStoffzori have a brand new pc prebuilt, i touched the power cable and it came loose and there was some sparks. is it done 😭

[@brentonpettitt1796]

should have mentioned that some brands of psu's need a supply tester, available online, or a dummy test load, in which event the jumper method will not work giving a false idea that the psu has failed. My psu has a sticker attached to the psu to that effect that a load is necessary for the fan to work.

[@vieczurable]

Oh man, you rock.. It is so good advice - thanks for that .

[@redcoatmamamosa]

i shoved a thumbtac into my psu and it sparked everywhere, should I be worried? My computer makes loud buzzing now and smells like bacon.

[@betaeye]

probably wasn’t a good idea

[@metabolic2057]

Dude wtf 😂😂

[@thomastrzepacz9614]

only paper clips fix PSU's ;)

[@teamextreme86]

so how do you know if its a partial ?

[@Cinamaticstudiotex]

just wondering is it okay to leave the plastic remove from the psu that is on the fan

[@olivids2517]

Is it exactly the same if you use a copper wire instead of a paper clip if so I have to replace my PSU.

[@NaniTCG]

Yes, copper is conductive

[@Bipolarvideos]

Where is the green pin if all the wires are coloured black

[@ramim.5856]

it should be green on most power supply it's standard color but power supply manufactures now has changed the game just look on mobo power cable diagram and as you can see on the picture put the cable with the lock on top and shorten pin no. 4 and 3 or no.4 and 5 because 3 and 5 are ground (com) so they are the same and no.3 is power on.

[@khalidhasan2022]

Oh man! my "Powe Supply" The fan is fine but the computer does not turn on. Why is this happening?

[@OmnipotentSaiyan]

Same it just clicks and makes a transformer sound every second.

[@TheyCallMeEyeblech]

​@@OmnipotentSaiyanmaybe problem with your motherboard

[@tell5g]

Did u know wat was the issue I am facing similar issue ​@@OmnipotentSaiyan

[@aspirinemaga]

next time make background music even louder so I wouldn't hear myself either

[@becharac]

Oh boy, i thought my psu was broken when i bought my PC, but then i noticed i didnt even put the plug in! Thanks a lot...
Im gonna go find an indian guy who can actually help

[@elkk1974]

Does this work for modular power supplies as well?

[@VelocityMicroPC]

yes it should

[@Forourppl]

Bro how to fix my pc power supply is okay the button won't turn onn but under the power button is on pls how to fix it

[@Lefishn]

He forgot 1 step. You are suppose to hold the paperclip between your lips and see if you feel a buzzing to determine if it works

[@yodesuyo]

Be careful, some kid might believe you

[@7xyn]

​@@yodesuyo I was actually gonna do that thanks for saying its fake

[@user-pn9nf9be3k]

Mine spin the fan 2 seconds and stop i dont know why

[@rg1826]

Same

[@maskylol8415]

Did u figure out the problem?

[@Koldex-rt2ol]

What happens if my psu is wobbly

[@SurvivalMeAndYou]

it would only help more if i had a paper clip

[@ItzSophYT]

Lmao

[@thomastrzepacz9614]

1:46..... my fan failed ;)

[@lord_flashheart]

How to electrocute yourself

[@namikachan6613]

LMFAOOOO

[@SurvivalMeAndYou]

if your electrocuting yourself then this was not made for you, and you should just get someone to help you out!

[@MiyanoShuumei]

My power supply broke after30 seconds of opening it brand new

[@superclaps6898]

fr i havent even got to use it then it didnt even work

[@gigachad-sb3fx]

not the nans pc

[@hatejah]

w video