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Strange problem with my power supply

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My old 750w PSU stopped working 2 months ago. I thought it overheated and waited a whole day before switching it back on again, but the computer didn't boot. So I replaced it with a 820w which died last night. The weird thing is: when I plugged in my old 750w, it worked. what do you think might have caused it to stop working 2 months ago? how did it come back to life?
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mcToasty said:
My old 750w PSU stopped working 2 months ago. I thought it overheated and waited a whole day before switching it back on again, but the computer didn't boot. So I replaced it with a 820w which died last night. The weird thing is: when I plugged in my old 750w, it worked. what do you think might have caused it to stop working 2 months ago? how did it come back to life?


Good probability that a connection (cpu or mobo) somehow loosened,
and when you reinstalled it the connections were seated tightly.

Tom
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mcToasty said:
I tested the old psu on another computer back then and it didn't work, so I doubt it was the connection. I have a feeling it's the same issue that caused my 820W to stop working


i agree, that is prob the situation. I don't know what the real problem is.
it could be a short on the mobo or something different.

I suggest you close this thread and try posting this again
with slightly different title & hope some of the
system experts see it and advise.

Tom
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