Causes and Cures of Power Supply Overheating
Got an overheated power supply? Not sure? If you touch the power supply case and it's too hot to touch, it's overheated. Power supplies can overheat, causing system failure and possible component damage, due to any of the following causes:
Overloading
Fan failure
Inadequate air flow outside the system
Inadequate air flow inside the system
Dirt and dust
 | Note that some power supplies for desktop computers can automatically determine the correct voltage level and cycle rate. These are referred to as autoswitching power supplies, and lack the voltage/cycle selection switch shown in Figure 5.2. |
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