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How to Replace the Fan on a Power Supply
The fan on the power supply in a mini tower case does not want to start by itself. If I take a pencil and give it a push, it seems to run okay until I shut it off again.
It looks like I have to open the power supply case to get at the fan. But the case has a warning that it should not be opened. I realize there are components in there that are charged. How dangerous is it for someone who has never opened one of these things to get in there and remove the fan? Is it something I should take into a technician?
Thanks for any help on this.
It looks like I have to open the power supply case to get at the fan. But the case has a warning that it should not be opened. I realize there are components in there that are charged. How dangerous is it for someone who has never opened one of these things to get in there and remove the fan? Is it something I should take into a technician?
Thanks for any help on this.
well when we changed our fan in the power supply we did'nt have a problem we replaced and did'nt have a problem
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Juggernaut, thanks for your answer. But I was hoping for a little bit more information than you gave me. Is it dangerous? What should I look for in there and avoid touching? Is there a way to discharge whatever is holding the charge? I can get the power supply out of the frame (on top) without disconnecting anything. Should I disconnect everything and get the power supply completely away from the frame before I try to open the case? Is it easy to get the fan off once the power supply is off the case? Does the fan have 'plug in' connectors for its power, or are the connections soldered?
Just a little bit more information would be appreciated.
Just a little bit more information would be appreciated.
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Thanks Justobrien. This is just the information I needed to make a decision. I will check the cost of a new power supply. I will also get an estimate from a technician. I will then take the cheapest route. I cannot afford to be without my computer for very long.