P papayax999 Honorable Oct 2, 2016 2 0 10,510 Oct 2, 2016 #1 I got a powersupply and i did the paperclip test and it worked. i plugged in my cpu connector, and motherboard connector , but the powersupply doesnt turn on. i do not have a case. Am i missing somthing?
I got a powersupply and i did the paperclip test and it worked. i plugged in my cpu connector, and motherboard connector , but the powersupply doesnt turn on. i do not have a case. Am i missing somthing?
Solution Karadjgne Oct 2, 2016 You'll also need to plug in a power on button of some sort to the motherboard pins etc.
Karadjgne Titan Ambassador Dec 26, 2012 30,740 4,559 142,790 Oct 2, 2016 Solution #2 You'll also need to plug in a power on button of some sort to the motherboard pins etc. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Oct 2, 2016 #3 Paper Clip test only proves there is some degree of power , doesn't mean you have 100% viable PSU. Upvote 0 Downvote
reedo_43 Splendid Feb 18, 2010 6,195 3 29,965 Oct 2, 2016 #4 You need to short the power sw pins on the main board with a screw driver Upvote 0 Downvote
P papayax999 Honorable Oct 2, 2016 2 0 10,510 Oct 2, 2016 #5 Karadjgne : You'll also need to plug in a power on button of some sort to the motherboard pins etc. Thats it thanks Upvote 0 Downvote
Karadjgne : You'll also need to plug in a power on button of some sort to the motherboard pins etc. Thats it thanks