I was messing around with a computer and wanted to test out the power supply. I didn't have a psu tester so I figured I would use my multimeter. I found a guide but it wasn't too detailed.
I tested out the purple wire (pin 9) and got around 8v. My first question is why is that at 8v when it should be at 5v? I also tried to test the yellow one, but since the pc wouldn't boot up, I couldn't test it (that right?) Then I figure 'wouldn't it be easier to test the leads on the connector side?' I placed the red connector on the yellow wire and the black connector on a black one and SNAP CRACKLE POP rice krispies my friend! Smoke starts billowing out and electronic crackles are heard even after I pull the connectors out. I unplugged the thing and rushed it outside.
Luckily I was not electrocuted and the psu was a pos. Unfortunetly the p4 connecter was in the mobo and a cd-rw was attached. Those fried now? Being a newbie of electrical testing, what did I do wrong?
BTW think its safe to open the PSU up and take a look see or should I just be glad i dont have electrical burns for now?
I tested out the purple wire (pin 9) and got around 8v. My first question is why is that at 8v when it should be at 5v? I also tried to test the yellow one, but since the pc wouldn't boot up, I couldn't test it (that right?) Then I figure 'wouldn't it be easier to test the leads on the connector side?' I placed the red connector on the yellow wire and the black connector on a black one and SNAP CRACKLE POP rice krispies my friend! Smoke starts billowing out and electronic crackles are heard even after I pull the connectors out. I unplugged the thing and rushed it outside.
Luckily I was not electrocuted and the psu was a pos. Unfortunetly the p4 connecter was in the mobo and a cd-rw was attached. Those fried now? Being a newbie of electrical testing, what did I do wrong?
BTW think its safe to open the PSU up and take a look see or should I just be glad i dont have electrical burns for now?
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