power supply replacement

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What do I need to know or to look for if I want to replace the power supply
on one computr from another computer, how do I know if it would work. I have
two cases and in one the power supply does not work, I like to replace it
with another power supply from another case?
 
Make sure you know the dimensions of the old PSU and the replacement number.

The width and length is the mean concern here. If you buy the wrong size it
wont fit in your system. Its just four little screws you will have to take
out. Check you PC maker site for a replacement and use that spec to shop
around. Hope this helps.
 
arclsvg said:
What do I need to know or to look for if I want to replace the power
supply
on one computr from another computer, how do I know if it would work. I
have
two cases and in one the power supply does not work, I like to replace it
with another power supply from another case?
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for a quick test it won't matter ...
but be sure that you replace the supply with one with the same (or higher)
power
 
It not only has to fit but have the same type of connectors. On older
computers, the connectors were different.
 
not enough info to make a determination
what kind of cpu is in both cases.
are the cases generic or retail like dell or Compaq
 
Some Dell computers use non-standard power supply ATX-20 connector pin-out
configurations.

Jim
 
What is the output of the one that is burnt and what is the output of the one that you want to replace. It has to be the same at least or higher. If output is smaller on the 1 that you are replacing you will need to know the output that is needed by the system that you are installing it to.
 
Also try and keep to your original post. Do not post 2 times because you do not see your post show up right away. It takes time sometime to show up when posting it. Also the same if you do not get an answer immediately. It can take 24hrs sometimes to get an answer.
 
Ok,
Thank you so much!
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arclsvg


Peter Foldes said:
Also try and keep to your original post. Do not post 2 times because you do not see your post show up right away. It takes time sometime to show up when posting it. Also the same if you do not get an answer immediately. It can take 24hrs sometimes to get an answer.

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Peter

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Make sure that you use a power supply that has the correct FORM FACTOR for
your case and motherboard. There are at least 7 different FORM FACTORS
(PC/XT, AT, Baby AT, LPX, ATX/NLX, SFX, and WTX). The most widely used for
today's computers are ATX, AT, and Baby AT.

Choosing the right FORM FACTOR is very important. For example, an incorrect
power supply may not even be able to plug in to your motherboard, and/or may
not be able to fit your case. Not only that, but the wattage rating for some
power supplies is insufficient for the power demands of many computers.

Since you do not know what a CPU is (Central Processing Unit that mounts on
your motherboard, the "brains"of your computer), I assume that you have
limited technical knowledge. Therefore I suggest that you ask one of your
guru friends to help, or take your system to the technical support people at
a local computer shop and ask them for assistance. Don't just jump in and do
the replacement by yourself. You could end up with a ruined motherboard and
a ruined CPU.

For further reading on the subject, click on
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/power-supply2.htm
 
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