Re: computer power supply (thanks)

Hi Jan,

Thanks.

> perhaps not! Haven't you a DC volmeter, preferably a DVM???

Probably there's a troll in the house. Been searching for my DVM the
past few days and only found it hidden in a plastic bag an hour ago.

Dank U wel (you're Dutch I believe?)

Peter

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, JanRwl@A... wrote:
> In a message dated 4/2/2003 5:53:52 PM Central Standard Time,
pcfw@y...
> writes:
>
> > I need to connect to the +5V and ground of the computer power
supply.
> > I have connected the +5V to the red wire and am going to connect
the
> > ground to the black wire. As I don't want to create smoke ,
before I
> > do that, I hope someone can confirm that the black wire is the
ground.
> >
>
> It GENERALLY is, but if the assembly-station of your PC was in
Basrah,
> perhaps not! Haven't you a DC volmeter, preferably a DVM???
ALWAYS connect
> the BLACK first, then check polarities and voltages, and, if the
red IS +5,
> then connect it after turning power OFF. It will NOT hurt the
voltmeter if
> your have the voltmeter connected to -5 or even +12, as long as you
don't
> leave it connected long. That can save some expensive equipment!
Spock will
> tell you, "It's only logical ! ! !"
>
>
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