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Changing Your Computer Hardware Configuration

System Unit Power Supply

System Unit Power Supply

This section will prove important to you as you begin to update your system unit. For example, you may need to install memory in your system unit. To do this, you need to position the power supply so you can get to the memory slots. This section will help you accomplish this task.

To prevent injury, you need to unplug the system unit’s power cord from the electrical outlet before servicing any components within the system unit.

Propping Up the Power Supply

To prop the power supply up, follow these steps:

1.Lay the system unit on its right side (using the front panel as your reference) and on a cushioned surface to avoid cosmetic damage to the system unit’s exterior.

2.Open the left side panel of the system unit by following the procedure in the section “Opening the Left Side Panel of the System Unit” in this chapter.

3.Unscrew the two captive screws on the power supply chassis as shown in Figure 5-3using a T-15 Torx driver.

Figure 5-3 Unscrewing the Power Supply Captive Screws

Power

Supply

Power

Supply

Handle

Captive Screws

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