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(Message started by: Donna_D. on Nov 12^th, 2004, 10:15am)

Title: Puter Problems
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 12^th, 2004, 10:15am

Seems the power supply in my computer at home bit the dust last night....so I won't be online from home for about a week. Fortunately, my computer is still under warranty and they are sending me a new power supply via Fed Ex.

Just wanted to let y'all know so my chat buddies won't worry about me.

I may hook up the old computer or I may just take this opportunity to step away from the keyboard for a few days and clean house, spend more time with the kids, have a life, etc ;).

I have never replaced a power supply on a computer before....any no-no's or helpful hints I need to know about before I start on it?

I will be checking in sporadically from work...when the boss isn't looking of course ;;D

PFDAN's to you all and I hope to be back up and running from home soon.

DD

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Opus on Nov 12^th, 2004, 10:46am

Donna,
If the power supply is the same as the old one it will be easy. First unscrew the screws that hold it in place, they are usually all on the outside of the case, but sometimes they may have some inside. Remove the dead supply leaving all the wires hooked up. Screw the new one into place. Then one at a time remove a plug from the board, and devices and replace them with a matching plug from the new power supply. It is a good idea to do this with one hand while touching a metal part of the case with the other. This is to limit static discharge. If you have to use bot hands don't worry, just remember to touch the case from time to time. If there are extra plug that don't go anywhere just let them hang. It is easiest to do this with the box laying with the open side up. I alway turn it over afterwords to let any foreign parts fall out.

Opus/Paul

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 12^th, 2004, 4:56pm

Shameless Bump, so my night shift buddies don't miss this....

Thanks Paul and Pat for the PM...hopefully as soon as the part arrives I can put the sucker back together LOL ;;D

SIGH I am off to a loooong weekend with no CH.com access..

Redd, Darlin'.....Troll Fighting Duty falls on you for a couple of days....

DD

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Miklos on Nov 12^th, 2004, 5:30pm

You can always come use my computer. Spouse probably won't mind too much as long as you keep your hands to yourself. (Remember what happened the last time you were here.)

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 13^th, 2004, 8:56pm

on 11/12/04 at 17:30:44, Miklos wrote:

You can always come use my computer. Spouse probably won't mind too much as long as you keep your hands to yourself. (Remember what happened the last time you were here.)

Yes, Mik...I DO remember...and you still owe me 10 bucks...I had to have all the buttons sewed back on my shirt...

Next time, be more patient!

DD

(You just THOUGHT I wouldn't see this didn'tcha?)

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by brain_cramps on Nov 13^th, 2004, 9:25pm

on 11/12/04 at 10:46:04, Opus wrote:

...I alway turn it over afterwords to let any foreign parts fall out...

You sound like a buddy of mine who is happy when he only has a handful of parts left over when rebuilding an engine, transmission, etc...

"Hmmmmmm... This CAN'T be important!" ::)

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Opus on Nov 14^th, 2004, 10:39am

on 11/12/04 at 10:46:04, Opus wrote:

I alway turn it over afterwords to let any foreign parts fall out.

The parts would be metal chips, pieces of wire, and yes screws for the newbie.

on 11/13/04 at 21:25:07, brain_cramps wrote:

You sound like a buddy of mine who is happy when he only has a handful of parts left over when rebuilding an engine, transmission, etc...
"Hmmmmmm... This CAN'T be important!" ::)

Donna, Maybe we need to turn this thread over so the foreign parts fall out.

Opus/Paul

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by brain_cramps on Nov 14^th, 2004, 11:22am

on 11/14/04 at 10:39:45, Opus wrote:

Donna, Maybe we need to turn this thread over so the foreign parts fall out.

Myabe your head should be turned over... probably wouldn't help since there is nothing to fall out. ;;D

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 15^th, 2004, 3:48pm

on 11/14/04 at 10:39:45, Opus wrote:

Donna, Maybe we need to turn this thread over so the foreign parts fall out.

Opus/Paul

on 11/14/04 at 11:22:52, brain_cramps wrote:

Myabe your head should be turned over... probably wouldn't help since there is nothing to fall out. ;;D

ROTFLMMFAO!!!!!!!!!

When Geek threads go bad...story at 11....

TOO Funny!!!

DD

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 15^th, 2004, 10:13pm

I Did it!! I Did it!!!

I fixed my puter!!!

Isn't it always a good feeling to fix something?

DD

Thanks to all who gave helpful hints!!

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Nov 16^th, 2004, 9:34am

Donna,

I knew you could do it.

Now, you qualify for a job as a technician in my department. I'll let you know when there's an opening.

Pat

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 16^th, 2004, 2:26pm

on 11/16/04 at 09:34:46, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:

Donna,

I knew you could do it.

Now, you qualify for a job as a technician in my department. I'll let you know when there's an opening.

Pat

Do you furnish tools, or should I bring my own duck tape, hair pins and my trusty kitchen knife/screwdriver?

;)

DD

Title: Re: Puter Problems
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Nov 16^th, 2004, 2:52pm

No tools needed here. Most of our systems have screwless cases. Easy to work on.

Once in a while, if I get really frustrated, I'll still get the old hammer out though.

Seriously, I was just using a dime as a screwdriver on one of our older systems.

We've also found stranger things than hair pins in our systems.

When we first made printers available to our patrons, we put up signs by the computers saying that the first 2 pages are free and each additional page costs $.05.

Some people in all their intelligence would put nickels into any part of the system that looked like it would accomodate change.

Over the 4 years here, I have collected several dollars in small change.

So bring the duct tape, hair pins, and butter knife/screwdriver and join a winning team.

Edited to add...
BTW:I see in your profile that you are from Tool Texas.
Why the question of needing tools? You should be able to bring plenty from home. LOL