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    Where to check to see if mobo is receiving power? (G73)

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by USNGoat, Sep 3, 2012.

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    I need something other than the stock LEDs to verify that the mobo is receiving power. I have a multimeter ready, but haven't been able to find an answer as to where to use it haha.

    Background is my laptop has a corrupted BIOS, which is why I can't use the stock LEDs.

    Thanks!
     
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    I'm looking for something a little further downstream, like actually on the mobo. I know my power brick is good, as I've tested it w/ my G74.
     
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    Ok? so if you pulled out the motherboard and plugged in your power then tested the same 2 pins on the motherboard. That wouldn't show if the motherboard has power?

    Read the tutorial, it says to test both the adapter and the connection at the motherboard.
     
    C4RN1, Sep 7, 2012
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    Ah, I see what you're saying now. Ok, that worked just fine. Thanks!
     
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    C4RN1, Sep 10, 2012
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