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When your power supply dies, it can mean that the fuse has been blown. Most fuses are soldered directly to the circuit board. Replacing them is a relatively straightforward process that requires remove the circuit board, unsoldering the old fuse, and soldering a new fuse in its place. Read on for more detail.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionIf you use a fuse that different from fuse that I remove, will it be able to function?DonaganTop AnswererIt may function all right. However, it's possible the circuit will not work. It's also possible that a fire or other dangerous situation could develop. It's important to use the right fuse.
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Tips
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While removing the power supply case, support it using one hand otherwise it will fall onto the motherboard.Thanks
Warnings
- You can still get electrocuted while handling the circuit board. To ensure safety, always hold the board at its edges and do not touch the pins.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Torx screwdriver
- Ohmmeter
- Soldering iron
- Emery paper
- 24 gauge wire
- Resin solder
- Wire cutter
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References
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- ↑ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-to-re-fuse-a-power-supply/
- ↑ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-to-re-fuse-a-power-supply/
- ↑ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-to-re-fuse-a-power-supply/
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