Any computer geeks here? need help with installing new power supply

[Anonymous]

I don't want to open up my computer to measure mainly because I'm too nervous...

this is the power supply I'd like to buy: link

This is the computer I have: Hp Pavilion a6242n desktop PC

link

so yeah will that power supply fit into my computer? thanks

[tstdude21]

600W is extreme overkill. You can find something in the 300-400W range on newegg.com for half the price... That supply will fit (any 'ATX' supply will), but there's cheaper alternatives.

But I digress. All you have to do is remove the connections from the old supply and put in the new ones. Everything only goes in one way -- you'd have to try to short something out or cause damage.

Google if you're still confused, there's tons of articles. Good luck!

[Camilus]

When I had to replace a power supply on my computer back in the day (I was in Germany and plugged it into a 220v outlet like a moron) I just asked the people at the store which would fit into my case and they told me. You don't have to be nervous about opening the computer either, it's pretty easy and disconnecting the wire harnesses is easy and safe.

[Brando]

If you can work backwards, installing a PSU will be no problem. Just unplug PC, open case, disconnect power wires going to all your drives and motherboard, unscrew power supply, put new one in, then do all these steps in reverse order.

Easy like a Sunday morning :)

[Anonymous]

not at the moment, if you delete system 32 then it will fit

thank me later

[Asker]

I did, and all that happened was a picture of your mom showed up. she's pretty hot btw