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Replacing the power supply

To replace the power supply:

 

1

Disconnect the power plug from the power supply, then 
remove the side panel by following the instructions in 

2

Disconnect the power supply cables from all 
components (such as hard drives, optical and diskette 
drives, and the system board), noting their locations 
and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you 
install the new power supply.)

3

Remove the three Phillips screws that secure the power 
supply to the power supply bracket.

4

Use a Torx (“star”) T15 driver to remove the two Torx 
screws that secure the power supply bracket to the 
computer, then slide the bracket down and off the 
computer.

5

Slide the power supply and cables out the back of the 
computer.

6

Insert the new power supply and cables into the case 
through the opening in the back of the computer.

7

Slide the power supply bracket into place, then secure 
it into place using the two Torx screws you removed 
previously.

8

Secure the power supply to the power supply bracket 
using the three Phillips screws you removed previously.

You need a Phillips screwdriver and a Torx

®

 or “star” driver (size T15) 

to replace the power supply. A slotted (flat) screwdriver can be used in place 
of the Torx driver, but it must be the 7/64" (3 mm) size, and you must be very 
careful while applying torque so that the screw head does not get stripped.

Phillips screws

Torx

screws

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