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What is wrong if my power supply can't regulate?
The power supply's regulator circuits have failed. It will be best to replace the entire power supply unit. However if it is not regulating properly it has probably severely damaged other parts in the computer. You may need to replace most of the computer!
Can you replace a 5 volt power supply with a 10 volt power supply?
If the power supply has a 5 volt tap on the secondary side of the transformer, yes. If there is no tap and the secondary side of the power supply is only 10 volts then no, you can not substitute the higher voltage unit.
What hardware unit contains the power supply?
The hardware unit that contains the CPU, the RAM, a hard disk, and a power supply is called the "motherboard."
What is the computers power suply called?
it can simply be called a "power supply" or a PSU (power supply unit)
Why does the power supply unit have a fan built?
To keep the power supply cool. If there were no fan the power supply would overheat and fail.
How can a power supply be repaired?
A computer's (PC's) power supply is a sealed unit and should be replaced as a whole - It is dangerous to try and repair the inside of that sealed unit (that is why it is sealed).
What unit sends power through the cables to the motherboard and other computer parts?
The PSU, Power Supply Unit
What is psu in system unit and its function?
A PSU in a system unit is the power supply unit. It provides well-regulated power for the computer and its peripherals.
Gets electricity to the computer?
The answer is the power supply unit or PSU.
Does the fan automatically come on in a power supply unit?
Yes
The hardware unit that contains the CPU memory hard disk and power supply is?
System unit
What does the power supply unit must be toasted mean?
The statement "the power supply must be toasted" is a rather idiomatic way of saying, the power supply must have been destroyed by excess current.
