Re: Fans
- From: Johnny B Good <jcs.computersbutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 00:46:00 GMT
The message <nIv_k.55982$io1.24072@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
from Chris Whelan <cawhelan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> contains these words:
On Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:02:16 +0000, Adrian C wrote:
Chris Whelan wrote:
The only potential (pun intended) reason to advise against doing this
is the risk of an electric shock. As a DIY job for someone who is
comfortable swapping bits in and out of PC's, it's trivial.
Just to add, the main reserviour capacitor could well be sitting there
charged up to a high "rip your flesh off nearby metal as you jump"
voltage if downstream some electronics hasn't recently drawn some
current from it. So if opening these things, be carefull!
Been there, done that, and had to wash the tee-shirt. :-(
Yep, always worth discharging them with an insulated screwdriver even if
a bleeder resistor appears to be fitted!
[Humour Injection Alert!]
In this case "a bleeder resistor" would be an apt description if it
does its job (bleed the HT charge away) and saves you from doing the
'bleeding' in its stead (both bodily fluids and electrical discharge
related consequences ;-)
Shall I get my coat now?
--
Regards, John.
Please remove the "ohggcyht" before replying.
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