How To Repair a Computer Power Supply (or other switching power supply)

UPDATE: The big double Schottky diode has 2 anodes and 1 cathode. Sorry, I accidentally told it the wrong way around :).

In this video I show how to repair an ATX computer power supply and what are the most common failures. Most of these tips can apply to any switch mode power supply (SMPS).

Watch my previous video - How Does a Computer Power Supply Work:

https://youtu.be/Cur3nQjjyyo

Schematics of AT and ATX computer power supplies:

http://danyk.cz/s_atx_en.html

My ATX power supply tester:

http://danyk.cz/atx_t_en.html

You can support me on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/DiodeGoneWild

WARNING:

-This video is not intended for laymen.

-Computer power supplies contain hazardous mains voltage!

-Risk of electric shock and death.

-Risk of fire.

-Leave repairs to professionals.

-You do everything at your own risk and responsibility.