I just took the power supply cable and tried to plug it in but it sparked and later on PC didn't turn on...Can somebody tell me what is the problem???
@CHEVYbarracuda1 If the PC will not turn on, 1st, check that the Voltage input switch is set to the proper voltage (115VAC or 230VAC) and the power switch is on (if any). Not all PSUs have a Voltage switch because some are automatic. 2nd, remove the motherboard's power plug. Using a test meter, connect it to the GRAY wire and the BLACK wire next to it. The GRAY wire must read between 3VDC and 6VDC (5VDC is typical). This will prevent the PC from starting if the Voltage is not present. -MrFixit
@kaleluk31 the fans location should not cause any problem as long the airflow goes outside the PC case and its not in the way of the processor's heatsink. There are 4 screws that mounts the psu to the case. Not all psu follow the same form factor so it may depend on the model. -MrFixit
@kaleluk31 It follows the ATX form factor. It mounts with 4 screws on the backside near plug and power switch (some PSU have them). The unit sits on a rail inside the PC for support. Your model uses a 120mm fan as to why its on the bottom and mounts the same as in the video. When you open the PC case, you should see a metal bar on the other side of PSU. That's the support rail. It supports the PSU weight. I never thought of showing the rail in the video. -MrFixit
@ESRepair the shop i baught the psu from said the psu is a new ish type of psu, instead of blowing air in to the case it sucks hot air out and then out the back and is situated at the top of the psu in the normal place but where the fan faces the cpu
@ESRepair Well , MrFixit ,at least my shirts aren't torn .... But , you do sound like Hank Hill !!!!
ESRepair 1 month ago
you sound like the guy who sells propane... Hank!
CondorRO 1 month ago
@CondorRO I agree , but lets not insult Hank .
Whizkid
ESRepair 1 month ago
I just took the power supply cable and tried to plug it in but it sparked and later on PC didn't turn on...Can somebody tell me what is the problem???
CHEVYbarracuda1 3 months ago
@CHEVYbarracuda1 If the PC will not turn on, 1st, check that the Voltage input switch is set to the proper voltage (115VAC or 230VAC) and the power switch is on (if any). Not all PSUs have a Voltage switch because some are automatic. 2nd, remove the motherboard's power plug. Using a test meter, connect it to the GRAY wire and the BLACK wire next to it. The GRAY wire must read between 3VDC and 6VDC (5VDC is typical). This will prevent the PC from starting if the Voltage is not present. -MrFixit
ESRepair 3 months ago
how do you install a psu that has the fan on the base of the psu rather then the back of the psu
kaleluk31 5 months ago
@kaleluk31 the fans location should not cause any problem as long the airflow goes outside the PC case and its not in the way of the processor's heatsink. There are 4 screws that mounts the psu to the case. Not all psu follow the same form factor so it may depend on the model. -MrFixit
ESRepair 5 months ago
@ESRepair thats just it, i dont know how this psu is fitted in a atx case, cant be the normal way i think/
the fan is a Alpine 750w silent power supply and i have your average standard ATX case
kaleluk31 5 months ago
@kaleluk31 It follows the ATX form factor. It mounts with 4 screws on the backside near plug and power switch (some PSU have them). The unit sits on a rail inside the PC for support. Your model uses a 120mm fan as to why its on the bottom and mounts the same as in the video. When you open the PC case, you should see a metal bar on the other side of PSU. That's the support rail. It supports the PSU weight. I never thought of showing the rail in the video. -MrFixit
ESRepair 5 months ago
@ESRepair the shop i baught the psu from said the psu is a new ish type of psu, instead of blowing air in to the case it sucks hot air out and then out the back and is situated at the top of the psu in the normal place but where the fan faces the cpu
kaleluk31 5 months ago
Great video Mrfixit, very well explained, thanks!
shenuhf 5 months ago
Hi Guys, good video, and I'm glad to say my computer is fine at the moment, thank goodness!!!!! keep up the great work, XXXX
1509shirley 1 year ago
@1509shirley Thank you.
MrFixit
ESRepair 1 year ago