Upgrading and Fixing Computers Do-it-Yourself For Dummies by Andy Rathbone

Author:Andy Rathbone
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2010-08-09T16:00:00+00:00

1. Buy a UPS, also called a “battery backup.” Make sure it puts out enough wattage to power your computer, probably between 300 and 600 watts. They’re sold at office supply stores, computer stores, and online.

2. Plug the UPS into the wall, and let its battery charge for 12 hours or the minimum specified by its manual. When the battery’s charged, move to Step 3.

3. Plug your computer into one of the uninterruptible power supply’s outlets; plug your monitor into another. (Without a monitor, you can’t see how to save your work and turn off your PC.) Then turn on your computer and monitor.

Replacing Your Desktop PC’s Power Supply

Stuff You Need to Know

Toolbox:

A screwdriver

Materials:

A replacement power supply

Time Needed:

Less than one hour

Power supplies can’t be repaired, just replaced. Recycle your old power supply by finding a local or mail order recycling company, as I describe in Chapter 13. The power adapters for laptops and netbooks can’t be repaired, either, but they’re easily replaced. Just visit the manufacturer’s Web site and order a new one.

To install a new power supply, perform the following steps:

1. Turn off your PC, unplug it, and remove your computer’s case, as described in this book’s Cheat Sheet, downloadable from www.dummies.com/cheatsheet/upgradingandfixingcomputersdiy.

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