Need advice: Changing fan in PSU

[aceO07]

I'm considering changing the fan in my power suppy to a quieter fan. Any suggestions or precautions? I'm replacing it with a panaflow 80mm fan.

 

[John]

Unplug the psu and let it sit for 30 min. Be sure not to touch any capacitors. Take your time....

 

[Scootin159]

Ensure that the fan has enough clearance before you plug it in. I plugged mine in & it ran for about 5 min. without the fan spinning (caught on a circuit board), got real hot, but still works.

 

[jcmkk]

Like john said. I usually let mine sit for a couple hours though. Then, make sure you don't touch any capacitors because they will send a jolt through your body like you wouldn't believe (might even kill ya).

 

[aceO07]

Thanks for all the advice. I unplugged the psu last night and changed the fan this afternoon. It used the same 2 pin connector as the panaflo so it was easy.