Fixing a PC that won’t turn on (Bonus magic smoke!)

My IBM PC Model 5150 decided to just “turn off“ while it was running. In this video, I go through the troubleshooting steps to help you isolate what is wrong, locate the fault and repair it. (And it’s not a bad power supply.) Link to my friend Dave’s channel: --- Tools Deoxit D5: Jonard Tools EX-2 Chip Extractor: Wiha Chip Lifter: O-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards) Elenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe: Hakko FR301 Desoldering Iron: Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope: Head Worn Mag
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