Real problem 4 – 1: Replacing a Power Supply
According to Muller, Prowse, and Soper (2012) the procedures to remove and replace a power supply are;
1. Power down the computer. If the power supply has an on/off switch, turn it off as well.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the computer.
3. Open the case to expose the power supply, which might be as simple as removing the cover on a desktop unit or as involved as removing both side panels, front bezel, and case lid on a tower PC. Consult the documentation that came with your computer to determine how to expose the power supply for removal.
4. Disconnect the existing power supply from the motherboard. The catch securing the power supply connector must be released to permit the connector to be removed.
5. Disconnect all other power supply leads to the motherboard (fan monitors, ATX12V, EPS12V, AUX).
6. Disconnect the power supply from all drives and add-on cards.
7. Disconnect the power supply from all fans.
8. Remove the power supply screws from the rear of the computer case
9. Remove any screws holding the power supply in place inside the case. (Your PC might not use these additional screws.)
10. Lift or slide the power supply out of the case.
Before the installation of the replacement power supply one must insure it matches the old one.
1. Lift or slide the power supply into the case.
2. Attach the power supply to the shelf with screws.
3. Slide the power supply to the rear of the computer case; line up the holes in the unit carefully with the holes in the outside of the case.
4. Connect the power supply to all fans, drives, add-on cards, and motherboard.
5. Check the voltage setting on the power supply. Change it to the correct voltage for your location if necessary.
6. Conne...
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3. After doing the first two steps, you decide overheating is the cause of the problem. What are four things you can do to fix the problem?
• Replace a faulty fan
• Add a new fan
• Solve problems that obstruct air flow
• Replace old thermal compound
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