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Big time noob psu question

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December 3, 2011 2:12:15 AM

Found an old antec psu in the garage & trying to see if it works. Plugged it into a wall socket & hit the switch & nothing happened. I thought the power cord was bad so I tried another one & got nothing again. I don't have another system to check it yet, but do I need to have the psu plugged into the wall & a mobo to see if it works? Is it some kind of loop? I know absolutely nothing about electrical.

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December 3, 2011 2:24:06 AM

If I do this can I just unplug after I'm done checking to see if it works & then remove the paper clip? Lol I don't want to get shocked with 650w!
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December 3, 2011 3:05:12 AM

if u have no experience of using or testing psu i would suggest you stay away from the paper clip method or you might cause major damage to psu or most importantly major damage to yourself. if u just want to check if it works use it with any of your friends pc or ask someone who has better knowledge of eletirical applicances to be with you.
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December 3, 2011 11:33:06 AM

All you do with the paperclip is to see if it turns on, then switch it off! You will not get shocked!
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December 3, 2011 12:53:41 PM

pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/f/powersupplytest.htm

en.kioskea.net/faq/323-how-to-test-your-computer-s-power-supply
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December 3, 2011 7:08:47 PM

Awesome thanks guys
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