How to Install New Fan into Computer PC Power Supply

how do u install a cpu fan?

Alright, thanks a lot for the quick reply

Yes you can. Not necessary, just preferred. No such thing as letting stored current escape by sitting, only by shorting out or using does current become exhausted, and the current coming from the PSU is not high voltage enough for that to be an issue. Thanks for your comments, Cliff

Hey, great vid. Your voice is cool too.

I was wondering if I could just twist the wires together really well and just wrap 'er up with electrical tape. Is the shrink tubing and soldering really necessary?

I also heard you should let your PSU sit a couple of days to let any "leftover" current get outta there.

Yes, unplug it from the wall first!

That was great, I know how to replace my fan now, because my fan makes a grinding noise.
And is there any precautions I need to follow before digging into my power supply?? Send me a message if there is. Thanks

the safest way i test power supplies is using a testeri keep an eletric tester to test current and voltage to ensure that it works

I read you can test an atx power supply by disconnecting power cord then putting paper clip in green wire slot and next black ground wire slot in the main motherboard power connector. This has worked for me but can this be done on a switching power supply? How do you test a switching power supply? Mine comes on for about a second or two, enough to get fan to move about one revolution then goes off. Thanks for this video, you have a nice way of conducting yourself through this.

volts just means the input the psu uses , UK mains for example is 230-40 volts , power supplies are measured in wattage

i was wondering how to check what wattage my power supply is, i opened the case and looked around but there was no sticker but on the back of the power plug it says 240vs does that mean volts?

Yes, twist together and use black tape. Also you can use heat shrink tubing (before twisting together of course) You just want to make sure no bare wires are exposed.

i have a extra fan on my computer on the side lid i acidently pulled the wires out and going to have to buy another, when i got a new one can i just twist the wires becuase i dont have a soldering iron,

sorry :)) ... pressed CTRL+ V by mistake .... ignore the pentium D ... i just want to know if can i do this myself (i have tried but the psu is welded togheater_ .. so i guess i wil buy a new one

Check your heatsink to mke sure it is mounted correctly. If the temp you are talking about is the CPU, you should check the CPU fan for operation, and insure that the heatsink is not clogged up with dust and dirt. Also, you may want to add another case fan to increase airflow thru the case. Hope this helps.

i have the pentium d too .. the only thing i am worried about is that when i start up the pc after about 8 hours , it shows me 60 degrees C ... is this normal or should i change the cooling unit? ... can u put any fan inside ur do u need a special one? .... nice vid :D ... hope it helps me a lot