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How do I connect my power supply in my HP Pavilion??

We just got a new power supply for our HP Pavilion. I hooked it up, but our computer STILL isn't turning on! I was wondering if maybe I didn't connect it right? Does it matter where the P2, P3, P4... etc... plugs are hooked in? If so... which goes where? I'm so confused, and the diagram they mailed with the power supply doesn't help at all!

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1. make sure the power cords ie. p1, p2, p3 are pushed in all the way - and no it doesn't matter which one goes where. Also make sure the ATX power supply is pushed in firmly on the board - the biggest plastic plug in that is attached to the power supply. Also, if you have a P4 chip make sure you plug in the small square 4 prong plug on the board or the computer won't boot. Lastly, check on the back of the new power supply to see if there is a switch that you have to turn on. If so, make sure the 1 side is pushed in/down like a light switch. If you have connected everything correctly, then it wasn't the power supply to begin with, it is something else that is causing the problem.