A computer power supply converts AC into multiple DC voltages. For example, 12 volts is commonly used for drives, while 3.3v and 5v are used by the chips and other motherboard components.
The first thing to do is to check if your AC adapter is working properly. You can use a multimeter to measure the voltage output of the adapter. If the voltage is lower than the rated value, or if ...
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