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Old 29 April 2006, 11:17 PM
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My other computer has switched off suddenly and it will not switch back on. Has the power supply blown?

I have checked the fuse and nothing wrong with it
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Does it do anything at all when you press the button or is it dead as a doornail? If it's dead as a doornail te PSU has gone. About £15 - £20 for a new one and usually just 4 screws and a few plugs to swap it.
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Originally Posted by James S
Hi All,

My other computer has switched off suddenly and it will not switch back on. Has the power supply blown?

I have checked the fuse and nothing wrong with it
Have you checked the fuse inside the power suplly unit? (normally this is soldered into the board)
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Sounds like the fan in the PSU may have packed up.
How long have you had it?
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Yes its dead as a doornail mate, doesnt do anything when I try to switch it on.

I have not checked the fuse in the power supply unit.

Its about 3 years old.

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Change power supply, it now works




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