My PC crashed and won't start up again and PSU is making a clicking noise

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Fakename007

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I was playing yesterday and my pc suddenly crashed and now it doesn't start up again. I took my psu out of the computer to check if it was the case and it was the psu that didn't work properly.My PC has crashed before multiple times as well but has always went on if i unplugged and plugged in the power supply. I could see some LED's on my PC light up but the PC itself didn't boot and fans didn't work. Is there anything I can do with this PSU, fix it perhaps, or should I just get a new one?
 
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C12Friedman
Troubleshooting and repairing a PSU is a very involved process as this article shows http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/psu-repair,4147.html and unless it is a high quality PSU (which by definition, probably won't fail) I don't know that repair is practical (could be a good learning experience if you have the knowledge and tools).
I would recommend replacing the PSU rather than attempt repair. This list http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html may help you decide on your next PSU
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C12Friedman

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Troubleshooting and repairing a PSU is a very involved process as this article shows http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/psu-repair,4147.html and unless it is a high quality PSU (which by definition, probably won't fail) I don't know that repair is practical (could be a good learning experience if you have the knowledge and tools).
I would recommend replacing the PSU rather than attempt repair. This list http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html may help you decide on your next PSU
 
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digidoggie18

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I'd purcahse a new one and stick with an Antec or Seasonic supply as they are generally great PSU's. You could try repairing it like the guy above me stated as well although you would need some additional tools like a multi meter that can read capacitance, possibly an oscilloscope, etc.. Usually when a supply goes bad it's because of crappy capacitors. I find this generally in most circuit board repairs I do at work as well. Honestly it sounds like you may have a capicator issue in the supply but that would be hard to say with out checking each one and seeing how they react.
 
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