How to Re Fuse a Power Supply

Co-authored by Richard Taylor

Last Updated: October 16, 2024

When your power supply dies, it can mean that the fuse has been blown. Most fuses are soldered directly to the circuit board. Replacing them is a relatively straightforward process that requires remove the circuit board, unsoldering the old fuse, and soldering a new fuse in its place. Read on for more detail.

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Unplug the Power Supply.

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Unplug the line voltage power cord from the socket.^{[1]
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Open and Unplug the PSU.

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Remove the PSU casing. Unplug the low voltage cables that are connected to the drives and motherboard. Remove any cards that may obstruct your view of the power supply.^{[2]
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Unscrew the Power Supply.

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Unscrew them using the torx screwdriver and remove the power supply from the PSU.^{[3]
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Check the Warranty.

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It consists of the warranty date, a bar code and a ‘pass’ stamp. If the warranty has expired, cut across the sticker safety seal and open the power supply case.^{[4]
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Examine the Fuse.

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Use an ohm meter to check the fuse. If the ohm meter is showing readings below 0.1 ohms, or if there is resistance on the meter, then you will know that the fuse has blown.^{[5]
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Charge the Soldering Iron.

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Touch the tip of the soldering iron to the tin wires on either side of the fuse. As the solder softens, gently push the fuse away from the circuit board. Once the soldering is complete, you can remove the fuse.^{[7]
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Solder New Pins to the New Fuse.

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Take the six inch long stripped 24 gauge wire with flux and tin it with resin solder. Tin the ends of the fuse, after which you can solder the wires to the ends.^{[8]
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Trim the Wires and Circuit Board Pins.

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Also, cut the gauge wire with only an inch of space from the fuse joint.^{[9]
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Solder the New Fuse.

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Once this has been completed, use the ohmmeter to test the fuse.

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Reinstall the PSU.

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Keep it back into the PSU and screw it in. Replace the PSU casing and plug it in for use.

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If you use a fuse that different from fuse that I remove, will it be able to function?

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It may function all right. However, it's possible the circuit will not work. It's also possible that a fire or other dangerous situation could develop. It's important to use the right fuse.

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Warnings

You can still get electrocuted while handling the circuit board. To ensure safety, always hold the board at its edges and do not touch the pins.

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