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Tagged with power-supply hardware-failure
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My computer is turning off and on over and over?
I was wondering if any of you know why my computer is turning off and on every 2-6 seconds when it starts? It happens when I turn off my computer then try to turn it on again. I got it to work for now,...
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Computer either black screens mid-usage or fails to post completely
So I've had my computer for almost a year now, and it has worked flawlessly sans a few problems with my Motherboard battery, but that was an easy fix by simply replacing it.
Just recently, in fact ...
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Corsair VS650 PSU Failure
I wanted to ask if the PSU that just exploded repairable by just replacing the capacitor
Because I'm short on money and can't really afford a new PSU right now
its Capacitor is 400V + 360uF
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Diagnosing a dead computer
I built my own desktop computer about a year and a half ago and it's been working fine. Recently I went out of town for about ten days and left my surge protector turned off. When I returned, the ...
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HP Proliant ML150 G3 PSU change to Corsair VS650 PSU
I'm new for having experience about power supply, i just bought second HP Proliant ML150 G3, and looks like the original PSU was broken, and i'm already have Corsair VS650 PSU which is same Power 650W,...
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New PSU New Issue, Fan, Hard drive, Disc Drive Start, Nothing Else
I've been in the chat for the past while and found nothing so I figured I'd come to the front page.
For about 6-8 months I've had issues with my computer not starting when it was cold and even then ...
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PSU requiring often cable change
I seem to be having a strange issue with my PSU that I use for my computer.
Long story short, I built my own computer about 1-2 months ago, and was having no trouble with it for about the first month.
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How can I verify that a PSU is operating within spec after a major component failure?
The PSU in question is a FSP Aurum CM 550W that is still under warranty for another 3 years.
Tonight I experienced a major failure (possibly or extremely likely, fire was involved given how the ...
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Computer powers off a few seconds after starting boot
I am trying to repair some friend's of mine PC that won't boot. I have disconnected all devices from the main board and connected it to a new power supply.
Here are the symptoms:
The battery is ...
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Is my CPU broken or my motherboard?
I've built my first computer nearly 2 years ago and have been using it fine ever since. A couple of days ago, I was installing a new SSD. I turned on the PC and it didn't recognize the new drive, so I ...
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Computer occasionally shuts off mid-boot ; and other weird power issues
So I have a desktop computer I assembled myself back in July. It works great and I didn't encounter any hardware issues, except for some weird power ones.
When my computer is on, everything is fine. ...
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PC won't boot - Reasons unknown
So a few weeks back I bought a GTX 980 and in order to power it with longevity in mind, a Corsair AX860, an 860W Platinum PSU.
It was working for two weeks and then I got "power surge warning/error" ...
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Under what conditions will a group-regulated PSU damage a modern computer?
These days, group-regulated power supply design is considered obsolete and is ideally avoided—primarily due to the poor regulation under crossload. For example, Shilka pulls no punches here, and while ...
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Samsung R700 Replace Power Jack
I am purchasing http://www.rolta.co.uk/new-samsung-r700-laptop-power-jack-pin-socket-dc-connector-34735-p.asp because of a defective power jack. To replace this is it easy to do? Or will i have to do ...
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How do I know if my PSU is dead or if my PC won't turn on because of something else?
The other day, my PC shut off in the middle of using it and will not turn back on. I think it could be my PSU because it is exhibiting some of the same behaviors of what I've seen on the negative ...
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