Power supply installation

[holtzmjh]

I am buying a new case for my computer. I have an ATX case with a 350 watt power supply. How hard would it be to take out my old power supply and put it in the case that I buy? Does it just require unscrewing a few screws? What trouble might I run into? Thanks.

 

[rugrat]

Usually, 4 screws and its out. Most new cases have a power supply in them but, if this one doesn't or it is just inferior. Easy job as long as everything is standard ATX and not something proprietory.

SeeYa

 

[holtzmjh]

Thanks.

 

[rugrat]

No problem, let us know if you have any issues after you get it.

seeYa

 

[Jtoast]

Make sure the power supply fits in the case you buy ...cheap cases use a short depth power supply sometimes.

 

[flyeater]

Be carefull if your using any Dell parts. See here

 

[plschwartz]

Flyeater.
That is really a great article! I think it is a must read.
May I suggest that you not just post it here in the middle of a thread but post it on its own thread where it might get wider notice.

 

[JohnWill]

I must admit, interesting reading, I'll be keeping that in mind in the future.

 

[rugrat]

flyeater

Good info, Packard Bell was at one time the worst for this type of thing. Guess that's why they didn't make it in the states.

SeeYa

 

[flyeater]

plschwartz consider it done.