Installing Your power supply
POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
The computer's Power supply can and will putall your computing to a grinding halt should it fail.You should find out the type of power supplyin your computer and the makes and models youcan purchase to replace it.
The computer's Power supply can and will putall your computing to a grinding halt should it fail.You should find out the type of power supplyin your computer and the makes and models youcan purchase to replace it.
Should the power supply fail you won't have topanic and rush to a computer store being at themercy of the salesman or technician.Check yourcomputer's manual for your type of power supply.You can also surf the web and locate your PC'stype to gather the same information.
Once you know what type of power supply youneed should it go on the blink,get hold of a goodPC toolkit to remove the system unit cover.If you don't have a PC toolkit,as most of us don't,get yourself a phillip and/or flathead screwdriverto remove the retaining screws securing the coverto the system unit case.Follow these steps toinstall your power supply.
REMOVE THE CASE
Use the screwdriver to remove the screws thatsecure the cover to the system unit case.As apre-caution take the time to ground yourself toremove any electrical static charge from yourbody.This is done by touching a doorknob orany metal object that is grounded.
REMOVE THE OLD POWER SUPPLY
With the system unit open,the power supplyshould be mounted in the case at the rear ofthe system unit.Take note of how it is installedin your system and draw a diagram if needed.
A diagram will make installing the new power supply a breeze should you forget where ascrew,connection,or clip should go.
Remove the screws securing the power supplyand disconnect all connections from the drivesand any other devices.Finally take great carein removing the large motherboard connectorand the ON-OFF device from the case onsome older models.
This connector should have a clip that holds itin place and may need to be held back whileusing a slight rocking motion the disconnectthe cable from the motherboard.Lift the deviceout of the case and put it away.
INSTALL THE NEW POWER SUPPLY
Place the new power supply in the same locationof the old unit.First connect the large motherboardconnector with care.Check to be certain it hasbeen pushed in completely and any clips are inplace.Take a look at the diagram you made whenremoving the device for reference if needed.
Secure the device to the case with the retainingscrews taking care not to use too much forcewhen tightening the screws.
Connect all drive connectors and check-doubleyour work to be sure nothing was left loose ordisconnected.Attempt to move the power supplyto be sure it is tight.
Replace the cover to the system unit and connectall peripherals such as the printer.Turn on the PCand check to be sure all drives and other devicesare receiving power.
Installing the power supply is rather easy procedureand once you know how to do it yourself,youwill save big on future repair costs.Take the time to see how to install every component in your PCand you will be able to get your ailing computerup and running without getting a major headachein the process.