How to Convert an ATX Power Supply to Compaq
An ATX power supply is the unit that regulates and distributes power to the various components of your computer. Your power supply receives power from your wall plug and uses a series of power leads to route that power to your motherboard and other plug and play devices. Unlike many other computer hardware components, power supplies are universal. As long as your power supply has adequate output for what your PC requires, you can pull a power supply out of another computer and use it in your Compaq PC. Converting your ATX power supply to your Compaq PC will take you about 20 minutes to complete. Completing this operation will require an ATX power supply and a screwdriver.
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Instructions
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Turn off your Compaq PC and remove the power cord and any other peripheral devices.
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Remove the four screws securing your ATX power supply to the back of your Compaq computer case.
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Remove the side of your Compaq computer case.
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Disconnect the power leads from the back of your old power supply. There will be two different connectors: one for your motherboard and one for your other devices.
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Remove your old power supply from your Compaq computer case.
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Insert your ATX power supply into your computer case.
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Reconnect the power leads to the back of your power supply.
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Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to your case.
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Replace the side of your computer case and reconnect your peripheral devices to complete the operation.
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