> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:05:36 -0500 > Subject: Re: [PCI] Adding an On/Off Switch ... Safe? > From: Billy Car <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > So the RED wire is 12v (runs the ATA drive), and the YELLOW is 5v? I > have a fan hooked up to the YELLOW one (apologies for using CAPS, I'm > not yelling) ... > > I believe I wouldn't mind the fan continuing to run ... > > Would that be OK? > > How can I drill such a large hole in the 8500's casing ... it seems > like a very hard steel ... and I need a 3/4 inch opening for my switch > ... maybe a smaller switch, not lighted would be better ... > > Suggestions? > > Thanks .
Well, I am not sure of the rest of what you are doing but surely you cut the wire to the bit you want "switchable" after it goes to the bit (the fan) you want "on". If this is geometrically difficult because the fan is after the drive, you need to loop the yellow on to the fan... If you are not sure about all this, maybe best not to do this and let the drive be on, they last for ages... As for drilling holes, the case is not so hard, putting aside a blast from an oxy-torch (quick and rough but something that would have to tempt a feller...) either a hole saw (probably expensive) or just any old small drill bit (the newer and sharper the better of course) and you drill many holes on a marked circle till you can yank the bit out, there are rubber grommets for holes that will cover the rough bits, or you can file them or put in what you will and fill with silicon or whatever. David Elmo -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
