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Hello again,

I had been under the impression that if a Windows computer won't boot, and
you've checked the memory sticks and other basics, such as the power cables
plugged in properly, that it's either the mobo or the power supply.

I spoke with a chap at Dell the other day, and he told me that if you plug
the power into the wall, and into the power supply, and if the motherboard
light lights up, the problem is ALWAYS the motherboard. He also told me
that if the light does not light up, the problem is ALWAYS the power supply.

I'm under the impression that these statements may qualify as "maybes", but
not "always'"

Comments?

"smackedass" <> wrote in message
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> Hello again,
>
> I had been under the impression that if a Windows computer won't boot, and
> you've checked the memory sticks and other basics, such as the power
> cables plugged in properly, that it's either the mobo or the power supply.
>
> I spoke with a chap at Dell the other day, and he told me that if you plug
> the power into the wall, and into the power supply, and if the motherboard
> light lights up, the problem is ALWAYS the motherboard. He also told me
> that if the light does not light up, the problem is ALWAYS the power
> supply.
>
> I'm under the impression that these statements may qualify as "maybes",
> but not "always'"
>
> Comments?

smackedass
>
>

On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:53:05 GMT, "smackedass"
<> wrote:

>I had been under the impression that if a Windows computer won't boot, and
>you've checked the memory sticks and other basics, such as the power cables
>plugged in properly, that it's either the mobo or the power supply.
>
>I spoke with a chap at Dell the other day, and he told me that if you plug
>the power into the wall, and into the power supply, and if the motherboard
>light lights up, the problem is ALWAYS the motherboard. He also told me
>that if the light does not light up, the problem is ALWAYS the power supply.
>
>I'm under the impression that these statements may qualify as "maybes", but
>not "always'"

Well, call it an educated guess.

PSU pretty much is a go/no go part. If the led on the mobo lights
up, the PSU must be a 'go'.
So blame the mobo

--
Kind regards,
Gerard Bok

> PSU pretty much is a go/no go part. If the led on the mobo lights
> up, the PSU must be a 'go'.
> So blame the mobo
>
> --
> Kind regards,
> Gerard Bok

That seems logical enough. Almost too logical. Thing is, I don't have the
proper power supplies and motherboards sitting around in my basement. I
have to order them, and have the parts mailed to me. And, it would suck if
I ordered a motherboard, when I needed the power supply, or vice versa.

It's one thing if a person is having trouble getting a network connection, I
have about 20 network cards sitting around that I could use to troubleshoot.
Not the case with power supplies and mobos, there are so many form factor
differences, not to mention proprietary differences.

sa

On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:12:35 GMT, "smackedass"
<> wrote:

>> PSU pretty much is a go/no go part. If the led on the mobo lights
>> up, the PSU must be a 'go'.
>> So blame the mobo

>That seems logical enough. Almost too logical. Thing is, I don't have the
>proper power supplies and motherboards sitting around in my basement. I
>have to order them, and have the parts mailed to me. And, it would suck if
>I ordered a motherboard, when I needed the power supply, or vice versa.
>
>It's one thing if a person is having trouble getting a network connection, I
>have about 20 network cards sitting around that I could use to troubleshoot.
>Not the case with power supplies and mobos, there are so many form factor
>differences, not to mention proprietary differences.

As you specifically mentioned Dell: keep in mind that they do
sometimes use off-standard powersupply wiring!
(Plug fits, wiring doesn't !)

--
Kind regards,
Gerard Bok

smackedass <> wrote

> I had been under the impression that if a Windows computer won't
> boot, and you've checked the memory sticks and other basics, such as
> the power cables plugged in properly, that it's either the mobo or
> the power supply.

> I spoke with a chap at Dell the other day, and he told me that if
> you plug the power into the wall, and into the power supply, and if
> the motherboard light lights up, the problem is ALWAYS the
> motherboard. He also told me that if the light does not light up,
> the problem is ALWAYS the power supply.

> I'm under the impression that these statements may qualify as
> "maybes", but not "always'"

> Comments?

You're right, he's wrong.

Not just the motherboard or power supply either, it can be something
as basic as the front panel switch not connected to the motherboard too.

On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:53:05 GMT, "smackedass"
<> wrote:

>Hello again,
>
>I had been under the impression that if a Windows computer won't boot, and
>you've checked the memory sticks and other basics, such as the power cables
>plugged in properly, that it's either the mobo or the power supply.
>
>I spoke with a chap at Dell the other day, and he told me that if you plug
>the power into the wall, and into the power supply, and if the motherboard
>light lights up, the problem is ALWAYS the motherboard. He also told me
>that if the light does not light up, the problem is ALWAYS the power supply.
>
>I'm under the impression that these statements may qualify as "maybes", but
>not "always'"
>
>Comments?
>


Buy a power supply tester. It costs about $15 and work very well.
It has a series of LEDs on it and it will tell you which leg of the
power supply is defective. ie. +5, -5, +12 or -12V

> Buy a power supply tester. It costs about $15 and work very well.
> It has a series of LEDs on it and it will tell you which leg of the
> power supply is defective. ie. +5, -5, +12 or -12V

I was hoping and praying that such a thing existed. Can you give me a link
to something that you would recommend?

THANKS!

smackedass

"smackedass" <> wrote in message
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>
>
>> Buy a power supply tester. It costs about $15 and work very well.
>> It has a series of LEDs on it and it will tell you which leg of the
>> power supply is defective. ie. +5, -5, +12 or -12V
>
> I was hoping and praying that such a thing existed. Can you give me a
> link to something that you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!
>
> smackedass
>

I bought one, but DELL told me never to use it. I was to use the paperclip
on the Green and Black terminals....If the fan spun, it worked. I do
warranty work for Dell... Funny, though, everytime they send me out to
replace a motherboard, they send a power supply too.

I do
> warranty work for Dell... Funny, though, everytime they send me out to
> replace a motherboard, they send a power supply too.

That's telling.

sa