Power Supplies Course
1 hour, 6 minutes
Course description
Power supplies transform alternating current from the wall outlet into direct current for the computer. But did you know that you can buy modular power supplies, or what to consider to protect your computer in case of a blackout? Explore the details of power supplies with this course covering power supply design and mounting, choosing a power supply, power protection, troubleshooting power supplies and more.Syllabus
Troubleshooting Core Components
Video - 00:14:00
Now that power supplies are covered, it’s time to circle back and cover troubleshooting core components like the motherboard, CPU, RAM and power.
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Video - 00:09:00
Explore simple tricks and tips to diagnose and troubleshoot power supplies quickly.
Cooling Your PC
Video - 00:11:00
All PCs make heat, but cooling fans, fins and liquid cooling can make a system cooler.
Power Protection
Video - 00:10:00
Electrical power from our grid is imperfect, so we use tools such as surge suppressors and uninterruptible power supplies to protect our PCs.
Choosing a Power Supply
Video - 00:08:00
Power supplies come in a dizzying array of the power ratings, sizes and efficiencies, and a good tech needs to understand these factors.
Mounting a Power Supply
Video - 00:05:00
Power supplies require careful mounting to ensure easy connections to the devices that need power.
The Power Supply
Video - 00:09:00
A PC power supply takes AC power from the grid and transforms it into DC voltage the system needs to run.
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