Lesson 2: Power-Supply Problems
Power-supply problems can come from both internal and external sources. Failure of a power supply can be caused by failure of components within the computer (internal), but the most common failures come from the power source itself (external). In this lesson, we look at common problems associated with power supplies and what you, as a technician, can do about them.
After this lesson, you will be able to:Estimated lesson time: 10 minutes
- Determine the types of problems that can be caused by power supplies.
- Know when to check and when to replace a power supply.
- Plan how to protect your system from external power-supply problems.