How to Install or Change a Computer's Power Supply
Find the power supply., Get into the tower., Disconnect the power cables., Remove the power supply., Power cable connection., Get it going again.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find the power supply.
This supplies power to the other components, which is why it has so many wires coming out of it.
It is usually positioned at the back top corner of the computer case.
The power supply has a fan built into it to keep itself and the computer cool. -
Step 2: Get into the tower.
To get into the tower, you will have to remove the panel which is on the right hand side when viewing the tower from the back.
Open this side of computer case by removing the screws at the back of the tower which are holding it in place.
Then simply slide the panel off. , Cables from the power supply should be connected to each component requiring power.
These cables are easy to disconnect simply pull out the plugs from the sockets on the back of the components.
The plug and socket on the motherboard are a different shape from the normal type, but it should come out just as easily.
It may be a good idea to write down how many sockets were disconnected so you can make sure they are all reconnected later with the new unit. , Remove the screws at the back of the power supply unit while supporting it with one hand.
Once the screws are undone it should be easy to slip the old unit out of the tower. , Screw in the new drive then connect the power cables to every component that was originally connected.
Remember if any components are left unconnected they will not work. , Switch the computer on, if all the components have been connected you should be ready to go. -
Step 3: Disconnect the power cables.
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Step 4: Remove the power supply.
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Step 5: Power cable connection.
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Step 6: Get it going again.
Detailed Guide
This supplies power to the other components, which is why it has so many wires coming out of it.
It is usually positioned at the back top corner of the computer case.
The power supply has a fan built into it to keep itself and the computer cool.
To get into the tower, you will have to remove the panel which is on the right hand side when viewing the tower from the back.
Open this side of computer case by removing the screws at the back of the tower which are holding it in place.
Then simply slide the panel off. , Cables from the power supply should be connected to each component requiring power.
These cables are easy to disconnect simply pull out the plugs from the sockets on the back of the components.
The plug and socket on the motherboard are a different shape from the normal type, but it should come out just as easily.
It may be a good idea to write down how many sockets were disconnected so you can make sure they are all reconnected later with the new unit. , Remove the screws at the back of the power supply unit while supporting it with one hand.
Once the screws are undone it should be easy to slip the old unit out of the tower. , Screw in the new drive then connect the power cables to every component that was originally connected.
Remember if any components are left unconnected they will not work. , Switch the computer on, if all the components have been connected you should be ready to go.
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