Before getting started
- Write down important information from the top or bottom of the power supply such as the Model Number, Serial Number and specifications (such as voltage...).
- Ensure you are familiar with ESD and its potential dangers.
- When physically installing the power supply, ensure the computer is off and the power plug is disconnected from the power supply.
Remove previous power supply
If you are replacing a power supply that is already in the computer, remove the power supply from the computer by first disconnecting the power supply from the motherboard and all other devices and then unscrewing the screws on the back of the power supply and possibly within the computer case.
Install power supply
Once no power supply is installed into the computer, place the new power supply into the computer and screw the screws into the back of the power supply. Most computer cases today also have a screw within the computer case; if present, also screw a screw into this hole.
Connect cables
Once the power supply has been physically installed into the case and is being held in the case, attach the power supply cable from the power supply to the motherboard. Next, connect each of the power connectors for the hard drive, cd drive, floppy drive and any other peripherals.
Even though it’s an afterthought for most builders, the power supply is actually one of the more important parts of a build. Picking a quality power supply can mean the difference between a well running system and one that suffers from crashes and boot failures. Worse yet, cheap generic models can literally explode into flames, taking the rest of your computer with it. apa006
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