Do I have a dead psu?

[K3Fallout]

Hey guys. Well, I'm building a new computer and since I'm trying to not spend so much money at one time, I'm doing a part a month type of deal. I bought a Corsair 520HX sometime in february. Just today, I just decided to test it out. Note, before I go on I'm a complete newb with computers and computer parts. Anyhow, so I test it out by just taking the psu, plugging it into an outlet then flicking the rocker switch. I get nothing. No psu fan spinning. So then I thought ok, maybe it's just where I plugged it in. So then, I tried connecting a 120mm case fan to it and trying a different outlet, and I still get nothing. I really have no idea what to do at this point, thus I ask you folks since you are all experienced. I really hope I don't have to do an RMA because I never done one before and I REALLY hope something else is the problem. A quick reply would be great since I didn't see this coming at all and am a little frustrated.

 

[[Spectre]]

You have to jump the unit by connecting it to a mobo or by shorting the green wire on the ATX connector to any of the black wires.

 

[K3Fallout]

So technically, I'd have to wait until all my parts together to see if it works or not?

 

[[Spectre]]

So technically, I'd have to wait until all my parts together to see if it works or not?

No, just grab a paperclip and use it to short the unit.

 

[K3Fallout]

So, just stick a paper clip in it and plug it in? Where would I insert it?

 

[[Spectre]]

So, just stick a paper clip in it and plug it in? Where would I insert it?

In the ATX connector between the green wire and any black wire.

 

[K3Fallout]

Alright, I just tried it and it works! Thanks for all your help Paul_Johnson, I greatly appreciate it. Now I have a new trick in my arsenal when it comes to computers.