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sata [label="Does it have a\nSATA power connector?"] | sata [label="Does it have a\nSATA power connector?"] | ||
shape [label="Is it the same shape and size\n as the power supply marked 'EXAMPLE'?\nLittle metal rails don't count as different;\nexternal fans do."] | shape [label="Is it the same shape and size\n as the power supply marked 'EXAMPLE'?\nLittle metal rails don't count as different;\nexternal fans do."] | ||
| − | highpower [label="Does it say ' | + | highpower [label="Does it say '350W' or greater on its label?"] |
dell [label="Does it say 'DELL' on its label?"] | dell [label="Does it say 'DELL' on its label?"] | ||
gooddell [label="Does it have\na GREEN WIRE?"] | gooddell [label="Does it have\na GREEN WIRE?"] | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 29 May 2013
Power supply sorting is done in System Evaluation.
Triage Chart
Testing Power Supplies
Use a standard ATX power supply tester for a 20 pin ATX power supply.
For each power supply that needs to be tested, do these things:
- Plug each power supply into outlet
- If there is a rear power supply switch, make sure it is turned on.
- Connect the tester to the 20 pin ATX connector
- Check lights (all lights on is good, but it is also OK if the -5V light is off)
- Connect the tester to the 4 pin ATX connector
- Check to see if the +12V light is on
What to do when done, where to put them
- Keepers
- Mark them OK in a corner on the side where the wires come out with a sharpie.
- Use small letters. These are likely going to be sold and customers don't want them all marked up.
- Put them on the POWER SUPPLIES TO KEEP shelf
- Recycle
- Mark them LARGE frowny face somewhere with a sharpie. Go ahead and be creative if you want.
- Take them to the warehouse and put them in the POWER SUPPLIES TO RECYCLE location