The power supply pack on the computer's central processing unit (CPU) is designed to convert power from an electrical outlet and distribute it into usable power throughout the computer. Located in the back of the computer's case, it is mounted to the back wall and has a port for an electrical cord to be attached to it and plugged into an electrical outlet. Installing a CPU power supply pack is easy to do and will only take a few minutes to complete.
Instructions
install a CPU power supply pack
1. Turn the computer off and unplug the power supply and peripheral electrical wires from the back of the computer case. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the retaining screws that hold the computer's case cover onto the base of the CPU and put the screws somewhere safe.
2. Slide the CPU cover forward and remove it from the base. Set the cover off to the side and locate the CPU power supply pack on the back wall of the CPU.
3. Unplug the CPU power supply pack electrical connectors from the motherboard. Remove the power supply pack from the computer base by unscrewing it from the back of the case with a screwdriver and lifting the old power supply out of the base.
4. Install the new CPU power supply pack in the computer base and attach it with screws on the back of the computer base. Set the power supply tab on the back of the unit by flipping the orange tab from the left to the right side.
5. Attach the electrical connections from the power supply pack to the computer's motherboard. Slide the cover back on the computer base and secure it to the base with screws on the back of the case.
6. Plug the power cord back into the rear of the power supply unit and plug into an electrical outlet. Turn the computer on and verify that the CPU power supply pack is working.
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