You can get a power supply tester on ebay for $5. It will test all the connectors.
If it is a computer power supply it is the box that gives the computer its power from the outlet.
The "power supply" supplies power to a computer. A computer's power supply is a "switchmode power supply" responsible for converting the AC voltage from the wall into several DC output voltages.
The power supply makes the computer run, without any type of power supply it would be impossible to run a computer. The mains power supply for a laptop and the power supply unit of a desk top, both convert the high AC voltage from the mains power and convert it to low voltage DC, for the electronics of a computer to use.
When your computer will not power on. When the cooling fan of the power supply has failed. When the amount of hardware in use in your case exceeds the power capability of your power supply.
In order to supply power supply to your computer you would need an outlet plug near your computer. Then you can plug your computer into that and necessarily, use an extension.
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When there is no power light and you cannot hear the cooling fan running in a computer, it likely indicates a power supply issue. This could be due to a faulty power supply, a disconnected power cable, or a problem with the motherboard. It's recommended to check the power cables and connections, test the power supply, and seek professional help if needed.
To power all the components of a computer.
SMPS(switch mode power supply)
The PC power supply box's function is to supply the computer with power. Without the PC power supply box, the computer would not be able to turn on and off.
There is no such thing as PCI power supply. Case power supply can supply power to your PCI-E ports by means of 4, 6 and 8 pin connectors. It's especially true for new cards where PCI-E power is required to operate. Anyway, there are couple ways to test pins. One of them is to buy computer power supply tester. Second is cheaper is you have multimeter... You can test each pair of pins, required voltage is standardized and can be found in internet.