[GRLUG] NOT LINUX - dead PC

[Michael Mol]

$15 is really low for a good power supply. More wattage means higher
price, and better reliability means a higher price. $15 isn't moderate
on either of those axes.

On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Bob Kline <bob.kline at gmail.com> wrote:
> Good thoughts.
> Yes, there is a green light on the
> back of the PS that is on.  And yes,
> I did check the power strip.  Many
> other things are plugged in to it,
> and are live, and I even moved to
> a different plug.
> Looks like the thing to do is replace
> it.
> $15?  Really?  They've come down a
> lot.  I haven't purchased one in years.
>     -- Bob
>
> On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM, L. V. Lammert <lvl at omnitec.net> wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 19 Sep 2010, Bob Kline wrote:
>>
>> > I looked for some kind of circuit
>> > breaker on the PS, on the off chance
>> > that might have something to do
>> > with it.  Nothing.
>> >
>> Aren't any circuit breakers, .. but:
>>
>> 1) Are there *ANY* lights on the PC?
>>
>> 2) Make sure the outlet/power strip where it's plugged in is hot.
>>
>> 3) If you don't have any lights but you do have power, you probably need a
>> power supply. $15 at most retail stores, .. take your old one out to make
>> sure you get the right one (IDE vs. SATA, MB, etc.).
>>
>>        Lee
>>
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