opening my psu

[AllucardCasull]

is it dangerous to open ones psu, i heard somewhere that they hold their charge, and could shock ya good, i want to take out the fan that is in there, and replace it with a quieter one.

 

[NelsonMuntz]

I have opened up a few PSUs and replaced the fans in them. I try not to touch any of the components (especially the coils). Never been shocked.

 

[Jhhnn]

Many psu's have bleed off resistors to release the charge in the capacitors. Even if not, unplugging the power cord, hitting the power button and then waiting a while will reduce any residual charge. Avoid being grounded when working on the unit- don't put one hand on a steam radiator, or work barefoot on a concrete floor, etc.

You generally don't have to touch much of anything inside to change the fan....

 

[AllucardCasull]

cool thanks