Computer died

[Bill Horne]

On 04/03/2011 01:03 PM, Jack Coats wrote:
> About 3 years ago I broke down and purchased an 'idiot light power
> supply tester'.  It was cheap and I have found several dead/dying
> power supplies.  Typically the -5 or -12 seems to go out first.
>
> It could help many folks if Blu could purchase a box of them then use
> them as door prises, holiday presents, etc so that anyone in the area
> could borrow one from a member when the time arises.
>
> It has also saved me from putting in a new PS when it wasn't warranted
> more than once.
>
> I'm not in the area, but I do loan out 'specialty tools' to local
> friends regularly.  I am sure someone in the area would do the same if
> they have one available.
>
> I think my tester was in the $5 to $10 range back when.

If it's an off-the-shelf component, please tell us the
brand name and model number. If not, I'm sure we
have enough expertise on the list to design our own.

When I think about it, there _must_ be an off-the-shelf
unit available from somewhere; after all, they have
to test them at the factory.

Bill

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