“So since a Lenovo Expert answered my question, but it was different from the first answer I got. What makes the power supply in this non upgradeable? Can the power supply at least be replaced??”
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You will need to find a power supply with compatible connectors to the existing power supply and match the power supply to the requirements of the motherboard and CPU within this system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can get an adapter I think it's a 26 pt to 14pt or something and that from what I read of other searches I have done on upgrading my Lenovo 50-55 desktop has said. GOOD LUCK.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The power supply is separate, so yes it can be replaced - though I've read from the reviews that the internal connectors may not be standard. At worst, most any computer power supply can be used by simply replacing its connectors with the ones already inside the Lenovo - as far as I know, the voltages are the standard 5, 12 and possibly 15 volts (I'm an analog electronics technician with very little knowledge of computer hardware and I've successfully done this). Thankfully a computer's power supply doesn't have any software or compatibility issues, and an experienced technician can always make most power supplies work with any home computer if an exact replacement is not available. Again, this is the worst case scenario - it's probably possible to get a higher current replacement that plugs right in with a little research and knowledge of which types of connectors are inside the computer. Just as a precaution, it's a good idea to open the computer with a voltmeter in hand and note which voltages are at which connectors so that it's easy to adapt another power supply to it. No computer knowledge is needed to customize a power supply, only the required voltages and currents are needed. In my somewhat educated opinion, most computer power supplies are a bit underdesigned to begin with due to budgetary limitations, so it's not a bad idea to go ahead and put a higher current supply in there - even if not adding new hardware to draw more current. There is no upper limit restriction on current capacity, as the computer will only draw as much current as it requires - there is no danger in using a much higher current supply as long as it will fit physically, I just popped the cover on mine, and sure enough - the main connector is 16 pin instead of the 20 or 24 pin type I'm used to seeing. Hope this helps!
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