2.4Removing the power supply

You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit( CPU) and other system components.

To remove the PSU:

1.Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.

2.Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs.

3.Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis.

4.Slide the PSU as the zoomed image shows, until the side hook is disengaged from the chassis.

5.Push the PSU towards the front panel for about half an inch.

6.Slightly lift the PSU.

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7.Disconnect the power plugs on

the motherboard, then set the PSU aside.

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When removing the PSU,

 

make sure to hold or support

 

it firmly. The unit may

 

accidentally drop and damage

 

other system components.

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