[SOLVED] Power Supply will not fit case.

grub20 · 05-29-2008, 10:56 PM

Any suggestions? Is it really necessary to have it bolted in? Can I keep it outside of the computer case?

I don't feel like RMAing this unless I know it's defective. It's a good power supply.

**peterhuang913** · 05-29-2008, 10:59 PM

specs...

grub20 · 05-29-2008, 11:11 PM

It's a dell 4700, and the PSU i'm trying to fit is this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

It's just barely too big to fit on the rail and line up with the holes to put the screws in.

dai · 05-30-2008, 01:20 AM

you can run it out of the case providing the cables are long enough
can you modify the case for it to fit

grub20 · 05-30-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

you can run it out of the case providing the cables are long enough
can you modify the case for it to fit

What would you recommend?

dai · 05-30-2008, 02:37 AM

modifying the case

grub20 · 05-30-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

modifying the case

I have never attempted this before. What exactly would I do to 'modify' the case?

dai · 05-31-2008, 12:25 AM

working on it

Houndog777 · 05-31-2008, 08:57 PM

As long as your not bothered about appearances.....
Get yourself a drill, a junior hacksaw, a rivet-gun and some rivets and use your imagination.

**Done_Fishin** · 06-01-2008, 09:36 AM

whatever else you do .... make sure that you ensure continuity of the chassis ground between the two cases .. the Dell & the POWER SUPPLY.

The cases are metallic and should anything go wrong allowing the mains AC voltage to come into contact with the chassis, you need to make sure that the whole chassis doesn't go "LIVE".

You're going to have a bit of bother getting the cables to reach Motherboard & Peripherals so also think very carefully about what you want to do before you start!
Measure everything to make sure your cables reach the parts they were intended to reach

**emosun** · 06-01-2008, 04:11 PM

If the psu physically fits in the case and just doesnt line up at the back just get a jigsaw and a power drill and make it fit

grub20 · 06-01-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done_Fishin

whatever else you do .... make sure that you ensure continuity of the chassis ground between the two cases .. the Dell & the POWER SUPPLY.

The cases are metallic and should anything go wrong allowing the mains AC voltage to come into contact with the chassis, you need to make sure that the whole chassis doesn't go "LIVE".

You're going to have a bit of bother getting the cables to reach Motherboard & Peripherals so also think very carefully about what you want to do before you start!
Measure everything to make sure your cables reach the parts they were intended to reach

Hmm..could you explain this post more, I was very confused by it.

**kodi** · 06-01-2008, 05:42 PM

The attached instructions for replacing the power supply seem to indicate that it is a standard power supply that you are replacing and the new one should fit.
If the new supply fits inside the case where the old one came out, you need to do as the others have said and that is drill/cut new holes for the screws/plug and switch.

Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2. Remove the fan assembly.

3. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power connector on the back of the power supply.

4. Unplug the DC power cables from the drives and system board.

5. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.

6. Remove the power supply from the computer.

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Slide the power supply into place.

2. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.

3. Reinstall the fan assembly.

4. Reconnect the DC power cables to the drives and system board.

5. Replace the computer cover.

6. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the power supply.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

**linderman** · 06-01-2008, 08:05 PM

when you install the new power supply into your dell >>>> are you pointing the new power supply's cooling fan towards the cpu ??????

thats the direction its suppose to point ?

grub20 · 06-04-2008, 11:36 PM

I got it in and it's fastened safely despite only being held in place by 1 screw. Thanks all for the feedback. Solved

05-29-2008, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
grub20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 143 OS: XP	[SOLVED] Power Supply will not fit case. Any suggestions? Is it really necessary to have it bolted in? Can I keep it outside of the computer case? I don't feel like RMAing this unless I know it's defective. It's a good power supply. __________________ Intel Pentium IV CPU 2.80 ghz (2.79 ghz rated at 4.19 CPU speed) Windows XP NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT 3GB of RAM, but for some reason reading as 2.2GB

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grub20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 143 OS: XP	Re: Power Supply will not fit case. It's a dell 4700, and the PSU i'm trying to fit is this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 It's just barely too big to fit on the rail and line up with the holes to put the screws in. __________________ Intel Pentium IV CPU 2.80 ghz (2.79 ghz rated at 4.19 CPU speed) Windows XP NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT 3GB of RAM, but for some reason reading as 2.2GB Last edited by grub20; 05-29-2008 at 11:12 PM.

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06-04-2008, 11:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
grub20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 143 OS: XP	Re: Power Supply will not fit case. I got it in and it's fastened safely despite only being held in place by 1 screw. Thanks all for the feedback. Solved __________________ Intel Pentium IV CPU 2.80 ghz (2.79 ghz rated at 4.19 CPU speed) Windows XP NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT 3GB of RAM, but for some reason reading as 2.2GB