6Before removing the power supply carefully note its orientation in the computer.
IMPORTANT: The replacement power supply will need to be placed in the same position.
7Place the computer on its side.
8Locate the power supply at the top of the computer.
IMPORTANT: Noting the location, type and orientation of the power connectors is extremely important! Failure to correctly restore all power connectors appropriately will prevent the computer or components from working successfully.
NOTE: The location of the power connectors on the motherboard may vary from the ones shown below.
9Trace the power supply cables to the system components:
Optical disc drives (A)
Hard disk drives (B)
Motherboard main power (C)
Motherboard fan (D).
A
B 
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10Disconnect the power cable from the optical disc and hard disk drives by squeezing the latch (1) on the connectors and pulling to remove.
1
4 |
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