how to test my psu

[Vybz]

I have a ss-660XP platinum. there was a lightning strike near my home and everything seemed fine but now 1 day later my pc wont come on. I wanted to test my psu with the old paperclip trick but all the wires are black what do i do?

 

[Pick2]

Check here:
http://www.smpspowersupply.com/connectors-pinouts.html

"If you want to do some testing of a stand alone unit, to start it up outside of a PC case you need to short PS_ON# line to the common."

With all black wires you'll have to carefully count the pins , you should find the pin numbers on the connector.

 

[Elixer]

Be advised that simply doing the jumper to start the PSU doesn't mean it will function correctly under load.

 

[Vybz]

Thank you Pick2 going to try this

Be advised that simply doing the jumper to start the PSU doesn't mean it will function correctly under load.

Would you suggest i get a proper psu tester? Is there also a motherboard tester as well. Maybe i should get these tools since i build pc's all the time for my family. Is there any other maybe tools that I should have?

 

[Pick2]

I have an old retired platform - I think it is an AM3 w/ dual core CPU - HSF - .5 GB ram and a 1.2 GB HHD loaded with Linux and a few test routines mounted on a piece of 1/4" plywood that I use as a PSU tester 🙂 Works for Me , and it was ( sorta ) free

 

[Vybz]

nice. I like that idea. I may have some stuff around.

 

[Pick2]

The very first thing I do with a suspect PSU , Is open the case and look at the Caps , swelled up tops or a wet spot near the bottom and I replace them or toss the PSU.

 

[Vybz]

Yep i checked those. I did the jumper test as per your post Pick2 it did not turn on. I have decided to take my time and use caution. So i ordered a PSU tester will check the PSU properly.