How to test a power switch

[abdu3000]

I have a system which is completely silent when I turn it on. It used to work fine. I tested the PSU with a PSU tester and it runs fine. The power switch was flimsy and it didn't feel solid. I suspect it went bad. How do I test it? I have a multimeter.

 

[Computerrock1]

What happened that makes your think it went bad? Did the system stop running or what?

 

[shovenose]

you put your multimeter on the ohms (resistance setting. you should have "infinite" resistance. then, when you press the button, you should get continuity (no resistance) or very close