Danger!!!

Contra · Jul 5, 2004

hey guys what is the danger of replacing the fans from my psu?

yes i will have it unpluged but does it store a charge?
should i let it discharge?

or can i just go in after the fans and replace them like i wanna

daniel_dynasty · Jul 5, 2004

unplug the computer. then push the power button again to discharge the comp. also wait a few min then start modding

Contra · Jul 5, 2004

cool thanks

Demonghast · Jul 5, 2004

I'd discharge the capacitors before you begin working around them. There are a few threads around that deal with the proper way to discharge them if you do a quick search. Remember capacitors are what make a PSU dangerous to work on.

Bios24 · Jul 5, 2004

Fan replacements are simple. Just make sure that you unplug power from it (duh) and hack away. I'm not sure I'd even bother with the caps for a simple fan swap, you shouldn't be anywhere near the caps. I've done this 3 times now.

Hellion · Jul 6, 2004

Yeah but if he DOES get zapped somehow it'll look bad on you, so its best to tell all precautions along with your answer.

Mr.Radar · Jul 6, 2004

If you're extra paranoid, keep one hand in your pocket all the time, use ruber glove, wait a day or two after the PSU has been unplugged and discharged, and use only platic tools.

Hellion · Jul 6, 2004

Mr.Radar said:
If you're extra paranoid, keep one hand in your pocket all the time, use ruber glove, wait a day or two after the PSU has been unplugged and discharged, and use only platic tools.

HEHEH, ever seen the show monk? LOL. hes just as paranoid.

Drec · Jul 6, 2004

na just unplug the psu..fill the bathtub with water...hop in get urself some copper tools and swap out the fans.

-edit..hell you dont even need to unplug it...why waste the time.

Contra · Jul 6, 2004

Drec said:
na just unplug the psu..fill the bathtub with water...hop in get urself some copper tools and swap out the fans.

-edit..hell you dont even need to unplug it...why waste the time.

i agree but wouldn't it be better if i also chew on some foil?

daniel_dynasty · Jul 7, 2004

man dont even switch out the fans. get a paperclip and put it into a plug XD

Pro*Banshee · Jul 8, 2004

what dynasty said; shut down, turn it off, and then push system power button is correct. That empties about 95% of the electricity in the capactiors (I know this because I desoldered a few of my molex connecors, and brushed up frequently against the cap terminals)

Contra · Jul 9, 2004

i think i will do this guys thanks

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