Subject: | |
From: | |
Reply To: | |
Date: | Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:48:28 -0600 |
Content-Type: | text/plain |
Parts/Attachments: |
|
|
Can anyone provide instructions on how to test a power supply using a
multimeter. The power supply (astec model aa20610, max.cont.power 145w - no
powerhouse by any standards but neither is the pc that it comes from)is most
likely a goner as the pc will no longer power up, post, power supply fan
doesn't start, etc. The power source is fine as I can power up other pc's. I
have a multimeter available but have never used one and would like some/any
instructions if you've ever done this before. My multimeter is a simple
analog meter with black & red connectors, no digital read out. (Should I
turf it and get a digital multimeter? I rec'd this one through my a+ class
but we never really used it during the class or anytime afterwards). It has
a DCV section with settings from 0.25 to 500, ACV section with settings from
10 to 500, Resistance section settings from x10 to xK, DCmA settings from
0.25 to 500. I don't have any plans on repairing the power supply, I have
ordered a replacement and can change that without any help but I would like
to learn how to test electrical component to see what I should be looking
for when a component does fail. Even if you don't have instructions but
know of a good website which may provide this info let me know. I've
searched but there's a lot out there. Any help would be appreciated.
Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
http://freepctech.com
|
|
|