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It takes the mains supply and converts it to various lower voltages, suitable for the electronics in the computer.

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5v

12v

3v

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Q: What does the power supply unit do?
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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.


What is regulated power power supply?

is an embedded circuit or stand alone unit the function of which is to supply a stable voltage to a circuit or device that must be operated within certain power supply limits .


Is a power supply considered a field replaceable unit?

Generally yes. I recommend using a power supply tester- these are not expensive and readily available.