Replacing The Power Supply - Gateway Desktops User Manual

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Replacing the power supply

Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace
the power supply.
Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
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Turn on your computer.
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To replace the power supply:
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
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panel" on page 138.
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the
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case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard
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drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and
orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power
supply.)
Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the computer.
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Replacing the power supply
"Removing the side
Screws
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