I have a dell dimension pc - today it wouldn't turn on - does anyone know if there is a way to test the power supply before I spend money on a new one - PS-5021-7D - there are two plugs going to the mother board - i think one of them is the main supply for the board and the other i think is the low voltage control power that goes to the on/off switch - there is no voltage on this - or any of the output plugs - but without the circuit diagram I don't know if there should be without them being plugged in - don't really know about hardware so please help - might save me a few quid.
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SHAWN
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compusa sells PSU testers. you can also use a voltmeter
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check on the motherboard where the plug from the front button goes into. It plugs into 2 pins. Unplug the power switch and use a screw driver to touch both pins. That is the manual way to turn on a pc. if that doesnt work then you are not getting any power and the go for a replacement PSU. BTW is your dell under warranty?
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Well, if you want to buy yourself a new PSU for a DELL PC there is only one place I would recommend you to buy from.
PC POWER & COOLING
http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/products/power_supplies/selector/dell.htm
Most DELL cases only fit PSU's without ON/OFF Switches.
Personally I have upgrade my stock 250w PSU that came with my Dell Dimension 8300 to a 500w PSU from PC Power& Cooling.
Good Luck!
PC POWER & COOLING
http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/products/power_supplies/selector/dell.htm
Most DELL cases only fit PSU's without ON/OFF Switches.
Personally I have upgrade my stock 250w PSU that came with my Dell Dimension 8300 to a 500w PSU from PC Power& Cooling.
Good Luck!
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