Leo Laporte’s Guide to Safe Computing

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Power Problems

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• Why Power Supplies Fail 617

• Troubleshooting a Power Supply Upgrade 635

• Selecting Powerline Protection 638

</feature><feature><title>Troubleshooting: Fast Track to Solutions (Symptom Table)</title>

Symptom	Flowchart or Book Section	See Page
The power supply is very warm to the touch.	Troubleshooting an Overheated Power Supply	619
My computer restarts itself, even though I didn’t do anything.	Troubleshooting a Power Supply That Reboots the Computer	622
My computer works well in one room, but if I move it to another room, it crashes frequently.	Checking Wall Outlets	639
When I plug in a bus-powered ...