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2.5RS · 09-15-06, 05:16

So, I've done my fair share of poking around inside the computer. Even built a couple. However, on my current PC the fan on the power supply is going out (horribly noisy all the time) and needs to be replaced. As I've never opened up a power supply, I don't know if it can be replaced or even if the thing can be opened. I really would prefer just to replace a fan if its possible. Anyone out there ever done this? The power supply has a bunch of electric shock warnings on it that were making me a bit nervous when I opened up the case earlier. Ugh... I really don't wanna pay for a whole new supply.. Is it possible to safely replace just the fan or should I just break down and order a whole new supply?

Thanks
- Andrew

09-15-06, 05:16	#1 (permalink)
2.5RS Uber-n00bie 2.5RS is offline Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yew-Ta Posts: 231	PC Power Supply Fan So, I've done my fair share of poking around inside the computer. Even built a couple. However, on my current PC the fan on the power supply is going out (horribly noisy all the time) and needs to be replaced. As I've never opened up a power supply, I don't know if it can be replaced or even if the thing can be opened. I really would prefer just to replace a fan if its possible. Anyone out there ever done this? The power supply has a bunch of electric shock warnings on it that were making me a bit nervous when I opened up the case earlier. Ugh... I really don't wanna pay for a whole new supply.. Is it possible to safely replace just the fan or should I just break down and order a whole new supply? Thanks - Andrew __________________ "Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else." - J.M. Barrie