At this point everything with the installation should be down. It is now just a matter of powering up the computer and making sure that the lights work. Plug the AC cord back into the computer system and remember to flip the switch on the back of the power supply to the on position. Once the computer is turned on, the light tubes that were installed should light up the case.
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- Intro and Powering Down the Computer
- Opening up the Computer
- Determining Where to Install
- (Optional) Switch Installation
- Mounting the Voltage Inverter
- Placing the Feet for the Lights
- Strapping the Tubes to the Case
- Connecting the Internal Power
- Close up the Computer Case
- Powering Back Up
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