Upgrade PSU without changing cable?

[Minhthespiderman]

Say i wanted to upgrade my 500W PSU to 700W PSU. How easy it is to swap the PSU? Do i just unplug the old PSU and then install the new PSU with all the same cables connecting to the mother board, hdd, sdd...etc

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Do not do this....there's another thread her where a use fried 2 of this HDs just a day ago using cable from his old PSU with the new PSU.

 

[das_stig]

Swapping a PSU is very easy, you will need to remove the main 24-pin power cable, the 4/8-pin auxiliary power cable and power cables to your devices.

Then remove the retaining screws holing it to your case, then reverse the operation for the replacement.

Never reuse internal power cables, always use the ones from the manufacturer, even the external power cable if you get one, as this will have been tested.

Make sure you ground yourself before messing around within the case.

 

[bignastyid]

That will only work if the psus use the same modular cables. If they don't then you will damage components.