Working on Power Supply Question

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Make absolutely certain that you get the correct power supply for your PC,
as some computers like Dell used custom supplies with different connector
wiring.

As always remove the AC cord before starting.
Also it can't hurt to get a slightly higher wattage supply if you plan any
upgrades.

JS
 
My question is;
Replacing Power-Supply is NOT really hard for a novice like me who only
had experience Ram-expansion by opening the PC-case?
Any other suggestions and advices would be truly appreciated.
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Replacing the power supply is straightforward enough: your
main problem is reconnecting all the connectors you have to
unplug, in order to remove the old PS. You may find it helpfull
to write a list while you remove the old PS. On completion,
check that you have not slightly dislodged drive ribbon connectors
or any other connectors.

(If the physical layout of your components could be improved,
e.g. if they are now crowded together with ample space below
or above, you might want to reposition them. If so you will
definitely to make a list.)
 
Hi:
Power Supply of one of PCs is now dead, as seeing nothing happened even
numerous tries by asking questions on other MS Group.

Then, I'm thinking of replace 'Power Supply.' The PC with XP is about
5 years old with XP Home Edition made by HP.

My question is;
Replacing Power-Supply is NOT really hard for a novice like me who only
had experience Ram-expansion by opening the PC-case?

Any other suggestions and advices would be truly appreciated.
 
Replacing the power supply is straightforward enough: your
main problem is reconnecting all the connectors you have to
unplug, in order to remove the old PS. You may find it helpfull
to write a list while you remove the old PS. On completion,
check that you have not slightly dislodged drive ribbon connectors
or any other connectors.

(If the physical layout of your components could be improved,
e.g. if they are now crowded together with ample space below
or above, you might want to reposition them. If so you will
definitely to make a list.)
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to the OP I'd just add, make sure that you don't dislodge any of the
jumpers on the main-board too, as this happened to me, and for the
life of me, I couldn't figure out why the USB wasn't working.

The point is, does HP adhere to "industry" standard, in regard to
form factors? Baby-ATX ATX and the like? Do you have a manual of
your motherboard? In it one could find the form-factor mentioned.

Or google for your make and model to find out which it is. Some
older motherboard could use two types of PS.

HTH




Dragomir Kollaric
 
MapleE. said:
Hi:
Power Supply of one of PCs is now dead, as seeing nothing happened even
numerous tries by asking questions on other MS Group.
Then, I'm thinking of replace 'Power Supply.' The PC with XP is about
5 years old with XP Home Edition made by HP.
My question is; Replacing Power-Supply is NOT really hard for a novice
like me who only
had experience Ram-expansion by opening the PC-case?

Any other suggestions and advices would be truly appreciated.
Click to expand...

And to add one more thing: Remove the supply and take it with you.
Mounting screws, fan placement, AC Receptacle placement all have to
match. So it's just so much better to show a saleman and say "one like
this". And he too can see the wattage and maybe up you a bit as has
been said.
 
Big said:
And to add one more thing: Remove the supply and take it with you.
Mounting screws, fan placement, AC Receptacle placement all have to
match. So it's just so much better to show a saleman and say "one like
this". And he too can see the wattage and maybe up you a bit as has
been said.
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At least in my local computer stores, the power supplies are dumped in a
bin, and they're a sorry looking lot. I'd rather buy one online, than
take the sad looking supplies I see locally. Just a thought.

Paul
 
Hi:
Power Supply of one of PCs is now dead, as seeing nothing happened even
numerous tries by asking questions on other MS Group.

Then, I'm thinking of replace 'Power Supply.' The PC with XP is about
5 years old with XP Home Edition made by HP.

My question is;
Replacing Power-Supply is NOT really hard for a novice like me who only
had experience Ram-expansion by opening the PC-case?

Any other suggestions and advices would be truly appreciated.
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Why ask HERE? This is a pure hardware question that has absolutely
NOTHING to do with the XP OS.

Ask elsewhere
 
OldDuke said:
Why ask HERE? This is a pure hardware question that has absolutely
NOTHING to do with the XP OS.

Ask elsewhere
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What does anything you post, under any of your myriad aliases, have
anything at all to do with Windows XP or the hardware that runs the OS?
 
Michael said:
What does anything you post, under any of your myriad aliases, have
anything at all to do with Windows XP or the hardware that runs the OS?
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LOL. Perhaps he sees himself in there as some piece of hardware that
needs support?
 
Unplug the AC power cord from its source. Unplug the AC power cord from the
power supply.

Handle only the connectors when removing them. Includes both the mobo
connector, and the molex connectors. Rocking the molex connector
longitudinally a bit may facilitate removal. Don't overdo it.

Do not disturb anything else when doing the changeout. Common mistake is to
disturb the data cable for hard drive, CD/DVD, or floppy drives.

Some common wire ties may aid in the appearance and air flow in the PC case
when done.

Common hand tools are needed, and maybe something not so common. Some PC
cases use torx bit screws for instance. A magnetic pickup and a flashlight
are handy.

It's not unusual to have to disconnect and reconnect stuff not immediately
associated with the job at hand. Don't be disconcerted by this.

Follow the pathway of the original wiring when installing, don't reinvent
the wheel. If possible, take some digital pictures prior to attempting
replacement. Print the pictures out for immediate reference.
 
OldDuke said:
Why ask HERE? This is a pure hardware question that has absolutely
NOTHING to do with the XP OS.

Ask elsewhere
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OldDuke (formerly known as Farad'n) is our resident ****wit. This is ably
demonstrated by the fact that he has changed his posting name (as he
frequently does) to make sure that his dilusional obsession is seen by all
those who kill-filed him under his previous posting name.

Since your question is to do with hardware, it is quite welcome in a
*hardware* newsgroup.
 
Bill in Co. said:
LOL. Perhaps he sees himself in there as some piece of hardware that
needs support?
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He certainly requires the support of a psychiatrist as this continued
obsession with a single line of thought (even after being repeatedly told
that his continued ranting is unwelcome) is a classic symptom of mental
illness.
 
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