Dead PSU advice

[Goobley]

http://forums.hexus.net/antec-care-h...g-520-doa.html

I wondered if you guys in .hardware would mind having a look at this.
It appears I replaced my dodgy CX600 only to get a dead psu

Thanks
Goobley

[DannyM]

Could be a case of not enough power but I doubt it.

Try connecting it without the GPU and see if it powers on if not, it's just a dead PSU from the sound of things.

[Goobley]

Ok I'll try that, I forgot to mention that I tried the paperclip test already though.
Looks like I'm in for an argument with some bureaucracy...

[Sputnik]

With the PSU out of the computer and the kettle lead plugged in try putting a small piece of wire across the green wire and one of it's neighbouring black wires.

[Goobley]

Nada. Neither the case fan or the psu fan span up

[DannyM]

Well if it's completely dead just send it back, if it's a new PSU and it's defective you are well within your rights to send it back.

If you are UK based see: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governme...ghts/DG_183048

[Goobley]

Thanks.

I'm ex-UK based, now French based. So there's a lot more bureaucracy involved however the regulations are very similar (based off of an eu directive). So I'll phone them tomorrow and give the seller a verbal beating until I can get it exchanged^^. Luckily I've been here long enough to get the lingo sussed.

Thanks for the speedy helpful responses.
Chris