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Replacing computer's power connector

The two integral parts of a computer are the power supply unit and the power connector. This provides the computer with power, so these parts are essential. If the connector on your computer has broken, you need Replacing your computer's power connector. Our phone, computer and tablet repair technicians will professionally repair your computer connectors at a good price!

What is a computer power supply unit?

Computer power supply unit A power supply unit (PSU) is the hardware component of a computer that supplies power to all other components. The PSU converts 110-115 or 220-230 volts AC into a constant low-voltage current that can be used by the computer, which is measured in terms of the number of watts generated. It contains capacitors that can hold a strong electrical charge even when the computer is switched off and unplugged for long periods of time, so never open the PSU yourself. For this reason reworking your computer's power supply unit must be carried out by experts in their field.

Computer power supply unit provides power for other parts of the computer, such as the motherboard, RAM, CPU, hard disk, disk drives and most video cards (if the computer has one). All other peripherals, such as the computer's monitor and printer, have a power supply or are powered by a data cable (USB or other). The power supply is located at the back of the computer, usually at the top. However, in many newer stationary computers it is built into the bottom of the case.

The power supply is an important part of any computer, so it needs to be Starting a computer unit. However, there is an alternative PSU that can be used in some cases. With the Power over Ethernet (PoE) option, power can be transmitted over network cables that are not connected to an electrical outlet. This is ideal for computers that need more flexibility; PoE can provide wireless access points where it is most convenient and the cables take up less space.

Each electronic device has a power connector. In the case of a computer, you will find a few wires on the front of the power supply unit, which is usually not visible. These wires connect to the computer's motherboard and other internal components. The power supply connects to the motherboard using an ATX-type connector and may have one or more wires to connect the power supply to other devices. Types of such connectors are Auxiliary, Berg, Molex, PS4.

What types of computer power supplies are available?

Computer power supplies are classified according to form factors. The most commonly used are computer power supply 12V. It can be of several types, for example:

ATX12V: This is an upgrade to the standard ATX. It consists of the standard ATX form factor. In addition, it increases the +12VDC output capability and the +12V power connector;
LFX12V (low profile): this is a low profile form factor with a 12V connector. They are designed for low power from 180W to 260W and are mostly used in picoBTX or nanoBTX motherboards;
EPS12V: an 8-pin connector is used to connect the processor. They were designed for server PC motherboards;
CFX12V: this is a compact form factor with a 12 volt connection. They are designed to support Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) system motherboards. The power of these units ranges from 220 W to 300 W.

What is the most common reason for a laptop power connector to break?

There are several different reasons why this can happen:

The power cord is not suitable for the power connector and the model of computer. This can happen if you buy non-original cables. In addition, non-original cables can cause other problems;
The power connector is not robust enough. Computer connectors that are not durable enough tend to wear out more quickly, and the power connector is no exception;
The computer has fallen or suffered some other impact. If a computer is dropped, the impact can damage various parts of the computer: internal components, hinges, connectors and the screen.

In the first case, you need to buy the original cable, in the second case you need to replace the connector.
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