I'm a PC technician and have used several ATX power supply*testers on at least two DOA Dells,*so here's my quandary. The PWS tested good on both occasions(most recently with a Thermaltake Dr Power II), problem is, They were both bad. Last week I even ordered a new motherboard(I now have to return)*because I was fooled into believing the tester. Turns out it was the PWS! A new(old ) Dell PWS fixed the problem.
And Here's the kicker...I think The motherboard knew the PWS was bad and didn't/Wouldn't/couldn't*power it on(Dr Power II powered it on just fine.).
Why did Dr Power II Lie to me?!? Whats going on? Do I need to build a test jig with loads on each rail to test a ATX PWS properly?
And Here's the kicker...I think The motherboard knew the PWS was bad and didn't/Wouldn't/couldn't*power it on(Dr Power II powered it on just fine.).
Why did Dr Power II Lie to me?!? Whats going on? Do I need to build a test jig with loads on each rail to test a ATX PWS properly?
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