On Thu, 28 Dec 2000 susan asked:

>  Hi, How do you test power supplies?

What I do is to open them up to inspect for burned parts and burned oders.
Also, I looked for blowed fuses.

Than I plug them in to AC voltage and look for burning or arching. Then I
check the voltages at the plugs that connect to the MOBD. Then I connect to
a test MOBD that I know is good.

If every thing works, I leave it running for 4 or 5 hours.  Afterwhich, I
close everything up and lable the supply as OK.

If you don't understand electronics, be careful where you put your fingers
with the powersupply open. Capacitors can hold  a charge even when not
connected to voltage.

Hope this helps.
Mike Michel






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