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First of all, you should never open up a computer that is plugged in because of the risk of electric shock.
Second, if you go pulling out parts while the machine is running, your hardware will most definitely be damaged.
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The fan in a 250-watt power supply is malfunctioning. what action should you take?
Remove and replace the power supply.
What is the first step you should take when testing a power supply?
You first have to know the type of power supply your are testing. Then you could test whether the power supply is receiving anything from its source. Next check if it is giving any output.
Can the power supply cause the computer to be difficult to turn on?
Yes. If the power supply is of a low wattage and has too many pieces of hardware connected to it, it can. Try buying a power supply with a wattage over 300. One thing to check before replacing the power supply is the voltage selector in the back. If you use 120 volt power, then setting the power supply to 240 volts will cause the PC to only get half of the power it needs. External peripherals with their own power supply will not impact the power supply or current in the computer. Printers and monitors usually get their power from the wall socket, not the computer, and the same goes for external modems that plug into the wall. Keyboards and mice take negligible power.
Six elements of computer system?
The main six primary component of a computer are as follows Motherboard CPU or processor Memory Graphic card Monitor Power supply Keyboard Um, I'm glad computers can count. You gave 7 answers. The request was for the six primary components. The correct answer is Input devices, Processor, Memory, Output Devices, Storage Devices, and Communications Devices.
are any components of a computer thrown away Are there laws that only apply to monitors?
It is best to take all components to recyclers. Best Buy will take them to recycle.
What the conclusion that can take in multiple dc power supply?
conclusion of dc power supply 9V
The fan in a 250-watt power supply is malfunctioning. what action should you take?
Remove and replace the power supply.
Why should you not wear an antistatic wrist strap to repair power supply?
The problem here is that you may encounter high voltages in the power supply. So wearing an antistatic wrist strap may put you at a greater risk of electric shock. Besides, there are few if any sensitive electronic components inside the power supply unit.In addition, make sure the power supply is not connected to any power before servicing it. If you need to go near any large capacitors, you will want to discharge them. In fact that is a good precaution to take any time you remove the circuit board from the power supply unit.
What is the first step you should take when testing a power supply?
You first have to know the type of power supply your are testing. Then you could test whether the power supply is receiving anything from its source. Next check if it is giving any output.
What is the power supply for?
The computer's power supply powers the computer or any other device. If you want more about power supplies take a look at the link provided below.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply
How to check the power supply section of motherboard not the smps?
You should not bother to check any power supply in the motherboard. You need to take the motherboard to service centre if faulty.
What will happen if my computer power supply's fan stop working?
The electronics inside of the power supply will overheat and cause the power supply to quit working. There might even be a small fire inside, or the semiconductors may crack or explode. So it is best to repair or replace the power supply when the fan starts to malfunction, since it will be easier to fix. If you must operate it that way, you should take steps to reduce power consumption and make sure the fan is running each time. Some even insert things in there to start the fan if it is stalled, though that has its risks.
What approach can you take if your computer simply does not power on and there is no lights on?
Check the power supply, if its good then your bios might be at fault.
How are series circuits and parellel circuits alike?
Both take current and energy from the power supply and dissipate power.
How is a series circuit and a parallel circuit alike?
Both take current and energy from the power supply and dissipate power.
What are the 3 components in PE?
the three componants are srenghth flexibility and pulse rate dont take this edvice if using in homework because i got this answer from my sis but this might work
Can the power supply cause the computer to be difficult to turn on?
Yes. If the power supply is of a low wattage and has too many pieces of hardware connected to it, it can. Try buying a power supply with a wattage over 300. One thing to check before replacing the power supply is the voltage selector in the back. If you use 120 volt power, then setting the power supply to 240 volts will cause the PC to only get half of the power it needs. External peripherals with their own power supply will not impact the power supply or current in the computer. Printers and monitors usually get their power from the wall socket, not the computer, and the same goes for external modems that plug into the wall. Keyboards and mice take negligible power.
