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I was going to suggest just using the case reset switch as a temporary power switch (if the case had one), but this is just as good.
– Bon Gart
Commented Jun 9, 2012 at 12:16
Not all the cases i work with have case reset switches - so that didn't cross my mind. I've occationally had to boot up bare motherboards, and tended to favour copper clad 1c coins for that - so i have a switch from a gutted case in case i need to test for switch dodgyness.
– Journeyman Geek ♦
Commented Jun 9, 2012 at 12:18
When I recycle systems for customers (getting rid of their old ones) I strip out the LEDs and reset/power switches from the cases before breaking them down. Almost have a good sized plastic tote worth.
– Bon Gart
Commented Jun 9, 2012 at 12:23
I checked by bypassing the case switch. The power supply did not turn on. Next time I get a chance I plan to check the supply with a multimeter. But for now I suppose that the power supply is dead.
– Sion
Commented Jun 11, 2012 at 2:26
also try connecting the sense and ground connectors on the PSU to see if it powers up that way - this would be the connector connected to a green cable, and the connector connected to a black cable.
– Journeyman Geek ♦
Commented Jun 11, 2012 at 2:28

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