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The short circuit tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about electrical shorts in computer hardware, particularly power supplies and USB connections. Users ask about testing ATX power supplies by shorting specific pins to power them on outside a PC case. Other threads describe symptoms like a PC shutting down when plugging in a USB device, suggesting a possible short circuit. Troubleshooting tips include checking for damaged cables, loose connections, or faulty components. The tag is relevant for DIY hardware diagnostics and repair, focusing on identifying and resolving short circuit issues in desktop computers.
  1. M

    Windows 7 power supply test

    Testing a atx 24 pin power supply out of the computer. Are there pins that can be shorted to turn the power supply on while its out of the computer?
    • Millismote
    • Thread
    • atx computer diy electronics hardware power supply short circuit testing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  2. C

    Windows 7 PC shuts down

    When I plug a USB device in my computer shut down as though something is shorting out. Also got another problem when starting some software up the screen flickers for a while. Could anyone suggest what the prblem might be. Thanks Chris
    • chrismof
    • Thread
    • computer issues flickering hardware issues short circuit shutdown software issues troubleshooting usb
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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