A computer power supply has capacitors and can maintain power for a along time.
See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor#Hazards_and_safety
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.
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.
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.
non volatile memory is the computer memory that can retain stored information when not powered . examples flash memory . read only memory.(F) ram.volatile memory is the computer memory that requires power to maintain stored information in other words it need power to reach the computer memory volatile memory retain the information as long as the power supply is on .
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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Make sure the rest of the house/office has electricity.Check plug socket is on.Check Power supply is turned onCheck power cable is plugged into the backCheck power supply is connected to motherboardIf it is, see if the PSU fans spin up when turned onIf not use a PSU testerIf all is OK test motherboard.
SMPS(switch mode power supply)
To power all the components of a computer.
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.
Use a power supply tester. You can get them on ebay for under $5.