Installing a Desktop Power Supply

By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide

If the computer already has the motherboard installed into it, the power leads from the power supply need to be plugged in. Most modern motherboard use the large ATX power connector that gets plugged into the socket on the motherboard. Some motherboards require an additional amount of power through a 4-pin ATX12V connector. Plug this in if required.

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• Intro and Opening the Case
• Aligning the Power Supply
• Fasten the Power Supply
• Set the Voltage Switch
• Plug the Power Supply to the Motherboard
• Connect Power to Devices
• Close the Computer Case
• Plug in the Power and Turn on the System

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