[Nita Nupress]

Capacitors are like batteries...but they hold a different kind of charge. A capacitor builds up voltage to be release when the charge has reached it's limit. Not like a battery where you can touch the positive and negative at the same time, a capacitor will discharge all of its charge when grounded, resulting in what the Viking Kitties call a "ZOT"

Thanks. I think I'll backup everything and then take it to my local computer shop. I don't trust myself!

[RadioAstronomer]

Thanks. I think I'll backup everything and then take it to my local computer shop. I don't trust myself!

Just don't let em sell you something you DONT need!

[Zavien Doombringer]

Actually you will be fine...Your computer shop will charge you an arm and a leg...

look here, try this...

1. Remove the power cable from power supply

2. Open case, remove the power connector P1 on the motherboard (if it is an ATX form factor) or P8 and P9.

3. Unscrew the 4 mount screws from the power supply, slide out power supply.

4. Unscrew the 4 Power supply screws, open box...This just killed the warrantee

5. Unscrew the fan support screws (4 each). Follow the leads (wires) to the connection on the circuit board. If it is soldered, un-solder, if it is plugged, unplug, remove fan.

6. Instalation is the opposite procedure

You can do this!