How to Install a Hyper Power Supply

A computer power supply is a box-shaped device which converts electricity from an outlet into power that a computer can use to run all of its devices. The size of a power supply is usually judged in terms of wattage; the higher the wattage the supply can output, the bigger, and more powerful it is. Hyper is a power supply manufacturer that makes a wide range of power supplies, from low end models, to those capable of running systems with power hungry video cards. Hyper power supplies are installed with the same basic process as those produced by any other manufacturer.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver(s)

1. Turn off your computer, and unplug the power cord.

2. Open the computer case with a screwdriver and set the side panel aside.

3. Unscrew the old power supply unit. There will be four screws securing the power supply in place, which are situated around the spot where the power cord was plugged in.

4. Unplug the internal power cords of the old power supply from all devices. Take note of which devices you disconnect and which type of power plugs they use. This will make it easier to reconnect them to the new power supply.

5. Remove the old power supply unit. After the screws and cords have been removed, the power supply will be able to move freely.

6. Position the new Hyper power supply in the free space where the old one used to be.

7. Mount the Hyper power supply in place with screws. You can either use the screws from the old power supply, or use the screws that came with your Hyper power supply.

8. Reconnect all the system devices to the new power supply, in the same way they were plugged into the old power supply.

9. Close the case, and plug the power cord back in.

Tips & Warnings

• * Make sure the power supply you buy can support all the devices you have, and particularly the motherboard. Motherboards either use a 20 pin or 24 pin main power connector, so make sure the power supply has the right type, or both. * Modular power supplies allow power cords to be added and taken out of the power supply as needed, reducing clutter in the case.

Resources

• Info on installing a PSU with pics
• Video about power supplies and installation