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Herbert Graf <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 28 Dec 2000 14:44:55 -0500
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> Hi, Roger, I was wondering how if any is there a good way to test
> a power supply without attaching it to a mobo. I have obtained a
> couple of old cases w/ power supplies, and would like to find out if
> they work at all. Is there some kind of quick setup to test power
> supplies???

     Unfortunately modern power supplies require a load to run properly, so
you can't just plug it in a measure the voltages. If you have an old throw
away hard drive that will provide a good load to test the +5V and +12V
supplies, however you will need a throwaway motherboard to reliably test the
other supply lines. If you are into electronics you can use a few power
resistors to provide the necessary load. TTYL

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