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Power Supplies

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    Microphone too quiet

    My new microphone is so quiet, it's an Aqta BM 800. I think I have not enough voltages for my microphone. Do I need a new power supply or is there a way or a soundcard with power cables so I can get the electricity separately?
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    Brightness flickering - AC plugged in - Lenovo G50-30, Celeron N2830

    When the power supply is plugged in, my laptop screen(brightness) flickers - it looks as if every 1/5 of a second the screen changed brightness, say about 2% - it is a very subtle change but very visible on a white background. On some forums I read that some users have a problem with switching...
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    Solved! Toshiba Satellite Pro 430CDS

    i have a toshiba and the screen wont turn on. i dont hear the power supply kick in nor the cd driv or hard drive. i found it in my dads friends garage under some stuff and thought it would be cool to gety it running. it powers of after a while though.. any ideas? i got no money so i gant do anything
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    Brand New Windows 10 Laptop Suddenly Powers Off - Desperate, Have Tried Everything I Could Think Of

    Brand new laptop (Jumper EZBook 3L Pro, Windows 10 Home Build 16299.371) suddenly powered off after a couple hours of use on battery (when battery level was about 30%) without warning and just a short static sound when the screen goes off, like cutting off the power supply on a desktop, not like...
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    If cpu gets hot will it still work?

    Hi i want to ask,i have an old pentium 4 pc that haven’t been used for years and i was testing it to see if the power supply still works and turns on but the cpu doesn’t have a heatsink (I’ve bought a new one but online so still waiting) so I tested it a few time because it stop spinning...
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    Solved! Replace power supply cord?

    Toshiba Satellite c655. The power goes out (lights off) i have to unplug then replug; power up and hit enter to go through error screen. It then works for an interview determine the period of time then does it again. Is it possible that dust has built up in socket ? Or that battery needs...
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    amp or preamp

    friends i have ZY-DTS8HD 7.1 Channel Decoders Decode Board DTS AC3 3D HDMI 1.4 DTS Decoders with power supply url: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ZY-DTS8HD-7-1-Channel-Decoders_60705606490.html?spm=a2700.8443308.0.0.29cf3e5ftAlSWF What should i do next? Please guide...
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    Solved! Htc Vive Related

    I am living in India and want to buy htc vive from Canada due to to cheaper cost .Will it work? if i use in India as faras "Power supply difference" is concern in these countries .
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    voltage to high?

    im fixing a samsung led tv with a blown led strip,there is a total of 60 leds on 4 strips and power supply gives 366 volts d- and d+ is it normal?
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    Satellite A500, WIN7/64 - Sudden random power-off.

    The laptop powers off suddenly even with adapter plugged in. I keep it plugged in 100% of the time. I have never replaced the battery because it says it is 100% charged, however I rarely use it with battery only as the life is less than one hour. No consistent pattern with the power-off...
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    can a 19.5v laptop use a 19v input power supply?

    Laptop power supply exchange
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    Laptop Stuck in Shutting Down Screen

    I need help in my compact laptop, i cant shut it down nor operate using the keyboard, i tried connecting it to its power supply, but still the screen says shutting down with the loading thing.. please i need help. big thanks!
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    Car Sub/Amplifier used with Yamaha HTR-5990

    I have read a bunch of threads on this issue. I plan to use a computer power supply to power the car amp. My question is exactly how do I connect the car amp to the Yamaha receiver? I know its an RCA cable from car amp to Yamaha but could someone tell me exactly where/how I connect to the...
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    Transistors in Audio Amplifiers

    Hello, Guys How are you. Actually couple of days back I`ve purchased and amplifier for my 2 JBL subs. GT5-S12s, 275 RMS x2, 1200 PMPO each. Amp is running on 220 volts with 200 watts power supply. At back of its panel, it has a pair of 2 speaker terminals for section A and section B. Like A...
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    I just got given a Toshiba satellite laptop had to buy a universal power supply I plugged it in but it won't power up or show

    I plugged my Toshiba in to a universal power supply but it won't power up or show any lights
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    Help make my PC VR ready

    This is my computer right now CPU- Intel i5 2500 Ram- 12 GB DDR3 Motherboard- Lenovo Mahobay Graphics- 1024MB ATI AMD Radeon R7 200 Series PSU- 350 W If I get a gtx 1050ti, will my computer be VR ready? Also, how long should I wait to buy a new graphics? I was told to wait for the prices to...
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    I replace power supply,remote transmitter inoperative still

    Hitachi……model# LE32H408 Tv will not power on ,I replace the main power supply board . I get Power On light and standby light now. But no picture and remote will not work. I also replace remote senser on tv ,remote still won’t work. What do I do next on the tv ? Thanks :??:
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    I want to fix Coil Whine Issue with my laptop.

    Recently I bought a MSI gaming laptop(GL62M 7RC), and I've been struggling with annoying coil whine. I googled so much on this issue, but couldn't find any solution to fix it. This sound comes from somewhere inside the laptop, but it does only when it's charging. It stops if I unplug the power...
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    Power Bank Laptop

    llo, I have a HP Pavillion DV7 that wont charge any more but will run on power supply.Have tried new batteries and new power supply and had it looked at by a pro with no luck so save virtually given up on solving that one.My question is will it run on a power bank or does a power bank just...
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    new fan for virtual reality

    changed CPU cooler, motherboard has power but no power to the system. power supply fan doesn't even spin.