Replace the Power Supply on Compaq Presario 5000
A computer's power supply converts the electricity coming from a standard wall outlet into a lower wattage so that the machine only uses as much power as it needs. When a power supply fails, your computer will either stop working or may shut down if used for an extended period. If the 250-watt power supply on your Compaq Presario 5000 has stopped working, it's possible to replace it with a new one on your own, instead of taking the machine to a computer repair shop.
Instructions
1. Close down the Compaq Presario 5000's operating system and then unplug the power cable from the back of the case. Remove the cables for the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer.
2. Set the entire Compare Presario 5000 case gently on its side so that the left panel is facing upwards. Take out the two screws on the back edge of the case that hold down the side panel.
3. Slide the panel to the left until it unlocks from the case. Lift the panel off the computer and set it aside.
4. Locate the power supply at the upper-left end of the Compaq Presario 5000's case. Disconnect the cables running from the power supply to the hard drive, CD drive, and motherboard.
5. Remove each of the screws holding the power supply to the case. Pull the power supply out of the metal drive bay and set it aside.
6. Slide the replacement power supply into the metal drive bay. Reattach each of the screws to hold it in place. Reconnect the cables to the motherboard, hard drive, and CD drive.
7. Put the side panel back onto the case and slide it to the right to lock it in place. Reconnect the two case screws.
8. Plug all of the computer's cables back into place. Power on the Compaq Presario 5000 and wait for the operating system to load to make sure the power supply is working correctly.
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