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installing a new power supply

by bklynrickel Jul 8, 2006 6:53AM PDT

not to sound too naive, but what is involved in installing one?

can i do it myself, or do i have to drop cash to have it done? i hope it's the former and not the latter.

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u can probably install it yourself
by nerdyboy1234 Jul 8, 2006 11:44AM PDT

u just have to know the type of psu u have to buy as theres like different variations for motherboard power connector. once u know u just got to buy one that meets the specs. to remove old just disconnect everything that is connected to powersupply (moterboard, hard drive, optical drives, etc) and plug the new one in to all the connectors u removed.

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by Coryphaeus Jul 8, 2006 9:36PM PDT

a safe method is just remove the PS, take it to a store and make sure the new one has the same connectors. There will be four screws holding it in place. It'll be heavy so don't drop it on the motherboard.

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How to Do It
by jkwilly Jul 10, 2006 3:23AM PDT

Good day,
Being a novice myself....Check out the section on Cnet's Video program "How to do it" there is a topice that deals with both installing graphics/video cards and power supply. You may get a better ideal thru video presentation...

Dennis

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(NT) (NT) thanks
by bklynrickel Jul 10, 2006 10:22AM PDT
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