How to test your computer's power supply

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How to test your computer's power supply
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To be able to test your computer's power supply, you can follow the instructions below:

• 1. Turn off your power switch and plug it out from the power supply.
• 2. Remove the cable from the CPU and start unscrewing the power supply section in order to remove the whole power supply (square metal box) from the CPU.
• 3. Once done, locate for the main ATX connector and find the green wire.
• 4. Also locate for the black wire near the green wire and with the use of a paper clip, connect and safely bond the two together with a piece of isolating tape.
• 5. Put back all the power supply and switch the system on again and ensure that your system ventilation is working.
• 6. To check whether the connection is correct, the Molex in between the yellow and black wire should display at least 12 volts.