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Computer Clicking while powered off

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Re: Computer Clicking while powered off

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Nov 10th, 2006

Rich, was I ever glad to find you! I'm having exactly the same problem with exactly the same machine. However, I'm NOT a particularly good geek, but I'm daring. How hard is it to learn to change the power supply? And did you encounter any problems with getting shocked? :>}

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by richh

Sorry Its taking so long, but I finally got a chance to change the power supply over the weekend and it seems to be working. Thanks :p

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Re: Computer Clicking while powered off

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Nov 11th, 2006

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Originally Posted by patgrauer

Rich, was I ever glad to find you!

You might not get a response from richh, given that his reply was posted more than two years ago. :cheesy:

Power supplies are easy to replace; it's usually just a question of fiddling with a few screws and connectors, as the power supplies themselves are self-contained boxes which just slide into the inside of the machine.

A search for the keywords [search]emachines "emonster 500" "power supply"[/search] should help you find the right supply.

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Re: Computer Clicking while powered off

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Nov 14th, 2006

I agree this is a very easy process. I wouldn't be afraid of getting a shock because you are not opening the power supply, so there really isn't anything to touch. You can go to Best Buy or Circuit and pick up a power supply, just get same or better than what you have. If unsure take old one with you.