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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Figure 7-29 Removing power supply from system unit

Handling ATX power supplies requires special consideration. Understand

that an ATX power supply never turns off. As long as that power supply stays

connected to a power outlet, the power supply will continue to supply 5 V to

the motherboard. Always unplug an ATX system before you do any work!

For years, techs bickered about the merits of leaving a PC plugged in or

unplugged when servicing it. ATX settled this issue forever. Many ATX

power supplies provide a real on/off switch on the back of the PSU (see

Figure 7-30). If you really need the system shut down with no power to the

motherboard, use this switch.

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