User`s guide

Swapping-in fat leads is, technically speaking, a pretty simple job. You
pop out the power supply, open it, unsolder old +5, +12, and Ground leads,
solder in the new leads, close and replace the power supply. The tricky part is
what hackers call the "mechanics".
First, #12 or #14 gauge wire is not very flexible. Getting stranded wire
(instead of solid) helps. Probably, #14 gauge is more than fat enough for all
three leads. One case where #12 or #10 gauge may be worth the extra trouble is
the +5V lead.
Use wires colored the same as those you replace. On the standard connector,
the first two leads are Ground. Almost always, these are black. Next, there is a
space, then, in order +5, +12, -12, -5.
Depending on the bother involved, you can unwedge the wire bundle where it
passes through the supply case and remove the three old wires (+5V, +12V, and
one Ground wire). Or, you can just cut away each old lead. Leave the -5V and -
12V leads and one Ground lead alone.
Getting to the PS circuit board involves some work. After removing the
mounting bolts, you will have to scooch up the board in order to get to the
bottom side. This will be easier if the wire bundle has been unwedged.
Another hurdle is soldering to the circuit board. Once the old leads and
excess solder are removed, you will probably find that the holes are too small!
A jeweler's screwdriver makes a good hand drill for enlarging holes. (Drill from
the circuit side. Be careful not to tear or dislodge the printed circuit.)
The new leads should be routed through the unused fan slots. (If a fan is
attached, remove it. It's in the wrong place to do much good in cooling your
GS.)
Note: If you have a fan mounted to the PS and you wish to keep it, then, it will
be necessary to enlarge the original cable exit hole. A sheet metal "munching"
tool should let you do this without having to entirely remove the PS circuit
board. (Just be sure to catch all of the munched pieces!)
When routing the leads be careful not to place a twisting force on a lead
where it is soldered to the circuit board.
To get to each spronger (contact) in the plug, press on it through the slot
on the side near the wire end. This pushes up a small retaining tab so that
pulling on the attached lead will pull out the spronger.
Cut off the old lead, clean the end, and solder on the new lead. Press the
spronger back into the plug. To avoid mixups, it's best to complete the process
for each lead before doing the next.
When plugging in the power supply, take time to shape and arrange the wires
to minimize stress on the motherboard.
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