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Lesson Summary

The following points summarize the main elements of this lesson:

• Power supplies come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
• There are two types of main power connectors: AT and ATX.
• A power supply must be capable of handling the requirements of the computer and all internal devices.
• Be careful when attaching some connectors-if connected incorrectly, they can damage the computer.
• Do not open the power-supply housing!
• Keeping a few splitters and extenders in the repair kit can help the technician easily solve some common problems.

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