Re: Computer Power Supply

Hi,
If this is and ATX power supply, the 3.3v sense line needs to be
connected to the 3.3v output for feedback. I think this i spin 1 and
11 Check out http://www.7volts.com/atxnotes.htm
-Lee


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "pappyfrance"
<john.papin@w...> wrote:

> I have a compaq computer power supply I salvaged and want to use.
> However I can't figure it out. I know you need to keep a load on

the

> 5V line to get it turn on and to output the other voltages. I

found

> the gray wire to ground does the trick, the fan comes on and the
> other voltages are there. However as soon as I apply a load it

kicks

> out and I have to shut it off wait a couple of seconds and turn it
> back on. The load is 12V .22A so it can't be that. I have put
> various resitances across the 5V from 0 - 450K ohms. Same result.
> Any ideas.
>
>
> Part No 286008-001 Model PS-4151-6CF
> Output
> 5V 17A
> 3.3V 6A
> 12V 4A
> 5VSB 0.02A
> -12V 1A.
>
> 165W Max Output