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Simplest solution is to discharge the power supply: i.e., flip the switch on the power supply and then try to turn on the PC/electronic/whatever. You'll discha
by Kirby64 5y ago
Simplest solution is to discharge the power supply: i.e., flip the switch on the power supply and then try to turn on the PC/electronic/whatever. You'll discharge the vast majority of the energy while it attempts to power on, leaving a relatively safe working environment. No tools needed.
- AussieWog93 5y agoUnless it doesn't, because the power supply is faulty.
- nikau 5y agoThis. Additionally there are typically bleed resistors to drain capacitors to safe levels, but they can also go open.
- gugagore 5y agoOr better yet, just unplug the computer while it's on /s.
- aforwardslash 5y agoDont use this as general rule. Its quite easy to find electronics that uses a master/slave approach. If master is down, slave won't connect, but you may still have the capacitor bank charged. Usually there should be a shunt resistor to discharge capacitors, but you'd be surprise how often is missing.