How to tell if the power supply is bad.
You can check if the power supply is bad using a multitester.
Connect the power cord at the back of the power supply and plug it in an AC outlet. Measure the voltage out from the connector. Using the multitester (set it to DC range), insert the black probe to one of the black wire in the peripheral connector of the power supply while the red probe in the yellow wire. Reading should be +12VD. Now, transfer the red probe to the red wire, reading is +5VDC. Reading below this measurement is a clear indication of a bad power supply.
Put some load in it, like connecting a hard drive or a cd rom drive.Try measuring the output voltage again. If voltage out dropped then it is Bad.
Hope this will help you understand.
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