I have to install a new power supply on my computer... is it difficult?

Klorox · 06-13-2007, 08:31 AM

Some idiot in my condo complex decided to try to install some cables by himself and cut off my power since Friday. Turns out I need a new power supply for my computer (that's the small part, he ruined my microwave and stove, as well as many other small things).

Anyway, I called Dell after my power was back, and they walked me through testing the computer, and they're going to send me a new power supply. I'm just wondering if it's a tough job to install, and if there's any other advice anybody can give (other than "don't buy a Dell" which is what I have students telling me at my job.

TIA

Callum · 06-13-2007, 08:45 AM

It's not that difficult... maybe a bit fiddly to plug some cables in in difficult positions, but not complex as such. And Dell is fine.

wellard · 06-13-2007, 08:45 AM

Is it difficult? ..... No

VulcanRider · 06-13-2007, 08:47 AM

Why not hire a tech and give the idiot the bill?

wellard · 06-13-2007, 08:47 AM

Damn that Callum

Hivetyrant · 06-13-2007, 08:54 AM

Dell are awesome, and that's coming from someone who deals with over 400 of the things daily

Now, is it difficult? depends. In your average pc? no.

In some Dells? yes.

What model do you have? I need series (Optiplex/dimension etc) and what size (Desktop, full desktop, compact, etc) but in the end, it will likely be a 2min job [img]smile.gif[/img]

Klorox · 06-13-2007, 11:51 AM

It's a 4700 desktop, IIRC.

robertthebard · 06-13-2007, 07:40 PM

I would like to think that since Dell is sending out the new PSU that it will be the right one. However, since I needed all the discs that were to go with my last Dell, and they sent out all the wrong stuff, albeit, they sent it out really fast, that I'm not so sure.

To the Dell thing, I ran that PC for around 5 years, and it ran ok, until I got a bit carried away with the upgrades...Which necessitated the purchase of this rig, that, and NWN 2, anyway...However, in so far as I know, the lady that bought the Dell from me is still using it for internet browsing, etc, if at a substantially lower scale, PC wise, than what I had had it at.

Felix The Assassin · 06-13-2007, 10:46 PM

Ah yes, Dell and 'stuff'. They must be good, there are at least 2500 of the things where I work. Heck, there is even one at the top of the stairs here in the fortress where the spousal unit and daughter element share the net.

However, they are extremely proprietary, and user unfriendly. You can only use a Dell power supply, as it is non-standard wired for all common standard PCs.

You must trust Dell to send you the right 'stuff'. It has been a many story told as RTBs above; "Dell sent me this and this for my rig, however, at the end of the day, none of it worked due to it being the wrong 'stuff'". But alas, there is hope yet. You might get the correct one, and actually be able to manipulate the wiring to install it yourself. But, on the bright side. When you do get the correct 'stuff', it will only fit one way!

Callum · 06-14-2007, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wellard:
Damn that Callum

I'm like lightning on FIRE!

06-13-2007, 08:31 AM	#1
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 48 Posts: 1,168	Some idiot in my condo complex decided to try to install some cables by himself and cut off my power since Friday. Turns out I need a new power supply for my computer (that's the small part, he ruined my microwave and stove, as well as many other small things). Anyway, I called Dell after my power was back, and they walked me through testing the computer, and they're going to send me a new power supply. I'm just wondering if it's a tough job to install, and if there's any other advice anybody can give (other than "don't buy a Dell" which is what I have students telling me at my job. TIA __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

06-13-2007, 08:45 AM	#2
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 35 Posts: 1,143	It's not that difficult... maybe a bit fiddly to plug some cables in in difficult positions, but not complex as such. And Dell is fine. __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-13-2007, 08:45 AM	#3
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Is it difficult? ..... No __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

06-13-2007, 08:47 AM	#4
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 59 Posts: 1,971	Why not hire a tech and give the idiot the bill? __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!

06-13-2007, 08:47 AM	#5
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Damn that Callum __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

06-13-2007, 08:54 AM	#6
Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 37 Posts: 5,403	Dell are awesome, and that's coming from someone who deals with over 400 of the things daily Now, is it difficult? depends. In your average pc? no. In some Dells? yes. What model do you have? I need series (Optiplex/dimension etc) and what size (Desktop, full desktop, compact, etc) but in the end, it will likely be a 2min job [img]smile.gif[/img]

06-13-2007, 11:51 AM	#7
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 48 Posts: 1,168	It's a 4700 desktop, IIRC. __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

06-13-2007, 07:40 PM	#8
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I would like to think that since Dell is sending out the new PSU that it will be the right one. However, since I needed all the discs that were to go with my last Dell, and they sent out all the wrong stuff, albeit, they sent it out really fast, that I'm not so sure. To the Dell thing, I ran that PC for around 5 years, and it ran ok, until I got a bit carried away with the upgrades...Which necessitated the purchase of this rig, that, and NWN 2, anyway...However, in so far as I know, the lady that bought the Dell from me is still using it for internet browsing, etc, if at a substantially lower scale, PC wise, than what I had had it at. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

06-13-2007, 10:46 PM	#9
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Ah yes, Dell and 'stuff'. They must be good, there are at least 2500 of the things where I work. Heck, there is even one at the top of the stairs here in the fortress where the spousal unit and daughter element share the net. However, they are extremely proprietary, and user unfriendly. You can only use a Dell power supply, as it is non-standard wired for all common standard PCs. You must trust Dell to send you the right 'stuff'. It has been a many story told as RTBs above; "Dell sent me this and this for my rig, however, at the end of the day, none of it worked due to it being the wrong 'stuff'". But alas, there is hope yet. You might get the correct one, and actually be able to manipulate the wiring to install it yourself. But, on the bright side. When you do get the correct 'stuff', it will only fit one way! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

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