How to Install an Antec Power Supply

Installing or upgrading an Antec power supply is important for any computer owner to know. Antec power supplies follow the ATX form factor, and, as such, are custom-built to slide easily into holding bays at the top or bottom rear of any ATX form factor case.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver

Installing an Antec Power Supply

1. Unplug your current power supply from its electrical outlet.

2. Remove the side access panel of your case. You may have to remove two thumbscrews on the rear face of the case in order to slide the panel free.

3. Unplug all power connectors to devices within your PC from your current power supply unit. Typical devices are hard drives, floppy drives, optical drives, motherboards, and graphics cards.

4. Unscrew the four mounting screws for the power supply unit on the rear face of the computer's case with a screwdriver.

5. Slide the power supply forward towards the front face of the computer case; and then, once free, out of the case altogether. It should slide easily forward and out.

6. Reversing step five, position your Antec power supply along the same power supply bay and slide it backwards towards the rear of the computer case.

7. Secure it in place by reinserting the four mounting screws removed in step four.

8. Reattach all power connections to their respective devices. Now is a good time to apply zip ties and cabling sleeving for cable management if desired.

9. Replace your computer case's side-access panel and replace any thumbscrews removed previously.

10. Connect the included A.C. power cable to the power supply and electrical outlet.

11. Power on your system to ensure all devices are receiving power and that your Antec power supply is not faulty.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time when replacing any power supply as rushing removal or installation can lead to bent pins on devices.
• Never replace or repair any device on your computer while it is plugged in. Though the voltages within a computer are low the Amperage inside are more than enough to seriously injure you.

References

• Illustrated How to Replace an ATX Power Supply