Testing Power Supply

[Carlosinfl]

I just received my power supply back from OCZ and when I plug into my machine, nothing happens. I checked and there is no volatage toggle switch on the rear of the unit so I know it's not set to 230. How can I verify the replacement unit I received from OCZ is working and not DOA? Is there some kind of test I can do or something to verify this thing is not a brick?

When I power it all up and try to turn on my PC, nothing happens at all. I hear nothing. No lights and no fans.

Thanks for any and all help.

 

[JonGerow]

Do you have the power switch on the front of the case hooked up to the proper two pins on the motherboard? Is the motherboard grounded out on the chassis somewhere?

Try some of this troubleshooting: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDArticles&op=Story&ndar_id=16

You can also do the "paperclip trick" to see if the PSU will come to life: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDArticles&op=Story&ndar_id=25

 

[Carlosinfl]

Thanks. This thing DoA. Contacted OCZ and they're sending me a replacement unit.