Power Supply Problem!

Kimbo989 · 08-07-2008, 07:26 PM

I just bought this power supply for my dad. I've tried it in 3 different PCs and cannot get it to turn on.

The power is plugged in, the voltage is set to 110V, the switch is on, and both connectors and plugged into the motherboard. When I try to power on the PC nothing happens....no spinning fans, no power, no nothing! This PSU is PLENTY to run my dads system (amd 3400, geforce4 ti 4600 128mb, 2gbs ram, 80gb sata hard drive, cd/dvd burner, 92mm fan, 80mm fan, and a 120mm. Even with nothing plugged in this PSU gives no power. What's interesting is on one of the mobos there is a light that turns on when you plug the power cord into the PSU (before the PC is on) - This light is on, but still no power.

Should I RMA this PSU or is there something i'm missing?

Please don't suggest power supplies or tell me your perferences. I am just looking to fix this or RMA for another.

Thanks!!

Tumbleweed36 · 08-07-2008, 08:45 PM

You most likely got a DOA supply, so I would RMA it ASAP. That does happen from time to time with new power supplies.

Kimbo989 · 08-07-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

You most likely got a DOA supply, so I would RMA it ASAP. That does happen from time to time with new power supplies.

I figured that was the case. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something simple (i've never came across this problem before).

Thanks a ton man,
I appreciate it.

08-07-2008, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kimbo989 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Prof. SP3	Power Supply Problem! I just bought this power supply for my dad. I've tried it in 3 different PCs and cannot get it to turn on. The power is plugged in, the voltage is set to 110V, the switch is on, and both connectors and plugged into the motherboard. When I try to power on the PC nothing happens....no spinning fans, no power, no nothing! This PSU is PLENTY to run my dads system (amd 3400, geforce4 ti 4600 128mb, 2gbs ram, 80gb sata hard drive, cd/dvd burner, 92mm fan, 80mm fan, and a 120mm. Even with nothing plugged in this PSU gives no power. What's interesting is on one of the mobos there is a light that turns on when you plug the power cord into the PSU (before the PC is on) - This light is on, but still no power. Should I RMA this PSU or is there something i'm missing? Please don't suggest power supplies or tell me your perferences. I am just looking to fix this or RMA for another. Thanks!!

08-07-2008, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power Supply Problem! You most likely got a DOA supply, so I would RMA it ASAP. That does happen from time to time with new power supplies. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.