The PSU fan on my computer has packed in and I have to thump it every so often to make it work, how easy is it to replace ? I have a gigabyte motherboard with athlon 1800
2007-01-22 08:09:39 · 12 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Cleaned the fan out but I think the motor is loose inside. There is no hope for the poor thing :-(
Thanks for the all the answers, I will leave it up to the public to vote which is the best answer, but I am guessing its fairly easy- thought there might be some occult knowledge required.
2007-01-22 08:44:07 · update #1
The power supply is held in place with just 4 screws. Then the power cables go to the motherboard and each drive. It's pretty easy.
You might buy a new Power Supply at Staples real quick. They will take it back, if it does not fit. You see, if you have a FULL SIZE ATX case, the standard power supplies will fit. You might REMOVE your power supply and bring it to STAPLES with you. (Even their cheapest full size power supply will work just fine).
But if this does not fit, then visit http://www.newegg.com and look for one of the mini-case power supplies that look like yours.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-22 12:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fairly easy - just take some pics of the way it is wired (or draw some diagrams) so you make sure to install the new one properly.
Remove the power supply and take it to a computer supply store - watch out though, because a lot of places charge a lot of money for a power supply, but if you buy a new case, it will come with a power supply, and you can either put your mobo and other stuff in the new case, or just yank the power supply out and use the new case as a foot rest.
Hook it all back up the way it was originally, and have fun!!
2007-01-22 08:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your PC was bought from a manufacturer like Dell or HP, it might be a little tricky to replace it, but it shouldn't be very hard. If not, it's very easy to replace. Just unplug everything the wires going from the PSU to the motherboard/drives/etc. and pull it out. Make sure you get at lease the same wattage power supply as the one you have now.
2007-01-22 08:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should be fairly easy
just unplug the cables coming from the power supply to the motherboard(there might be 2), the hard drive, cd drives, and other devices(floppy high end vid cards and such)
then unscrew the power supply from the back with a philips head driver
pull it out insert the new 1 screw it on reconnect everything
should take at max 20 minutes
PS try not to touch your motherboard or other cards with staticky hands
you can get rid of ur static charge by touching a power supply thats connected to a grounded outlet
hope this helped =p
2007-01-22 08:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by D34thd34l3r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on the IQ of the person replacing the Power supply.
Generally, if you are mechanically inclined, have taken things apart and have put them back together and have a bit of patience, it is not very hard to do. Just unscrew things, unplug power connectors, remove the power supply, replace power supply, plug things back in, replace screws and your done.
Here are some instructions on how to do it.
http://www.fonerbooks.com/r_power.htm
2007-01-22 08:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a desktop very easy, unplug the PC, take the left PC
case side off usually, you might want to take the old PS
with you when you get the new one, its a drag to try and fit a big
PS in, if the space is for a smaller OEM.
2007-01-22 08:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by rodjared 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just clean out the fan! If you are talking a sektop, its relarively easy to remove it. A few connectors and 4 screws.
2007-01-22 08:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real easy, just unplug it and plug another one in. There are lots of different power supply units, make sure you get the correct one. If this helps try my site you may like it -
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2007-01-22 08:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by graham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
porew suplies are easy to fix. all of the power cords are differnet, you juct plug them in to the spot that they fit in. usually the motherboard has to and each harddrive and dc drive has one.
although, if the fan is not working it may not be the powersuple, you may just need a new fan
2007-01-22 08:15:45 · answer #9 · answered by josiah k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty easy. It's about a 30 minute job. Just make sure you get everything plugged back in.
2007-01-22 08:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by Sabina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋