The procedure is fairly simple. Disconnect all the power connectors and remove the cables that are connected to the side of the power supply (plastic holders). The power supply is held in by screws on the rear panel (I think it's only two). Remove the old power supply and install the new one in the reverse order. Make sure you get all the connectors properly (fully seated) connected. There is a 24 pin and a 4 pin for the motherboard, IDE for the CD/DVD drives and SATA for the hard drive(s).
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The procedure is fairly simple. Disconnect all the power connectors and remove the cables that are connected to the side of the power supply (plastic holders). The power supply is held in by screws on the rear panel (I think it's only two). Remove the old power supply and install the new one in the reverse order. Make sure you get all the connectors properly (fully seated) connected. There is a 24 pin and a 4 pin for the motherboard, IDE for the CD/DVD drives and SATA for the hard drive(s).
(I replaced the power supply in my E510).
Buggerall
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Buggerall
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September 2nd, 2008 19:00
I purchased an Antec 430 watts. The number of wires on it compared to the Dell is, to me, mind boggling.
The 24 pin is easy to spot. How do I distinguish what other wires go where? I hate advertising my ignorance this way but have no choice.
shesagordie
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September 2nd, 2008 20:00
All the power connectors are 'Keyed' [different shapes] to avoid making a mistake.
See here
Bev.
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September 16th, 2008 21:00
a thank you for Bev and Fireberd here
http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_other&thread.id=369388
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September 18th, 2008 23:00
:)
Bev.
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