Can an ATX PS still be shorted to be turned on?

[Bires]

Anyone recal the pin assignments to turn on a PS (outside of the computer).

I want to use it to power some 12V DC components in my lab.

[Devhux]

Green to Black (Pin 14 to any Ground wire). :)

[Bires]

thanks

[Hoser]

http://wiki.ehow.com/Convert-a-Computer-ATX-Power-Supply-to-a-Lab-Power-Supply

[InfiniteNothing]

That is way cool. I almost did something like once but then I found a really cool rack mounted 1000W Frankenstine looking thing


Anyone recal the pin assignments to turn on a PS (outside of the computer).

I want to use it to power some 12V DC components in my lab.
Is there any reason a radio shack transformer wouldn't work?

[ArkiStan]

This is one of the geekiest threads ever!
:P

[Markel]

I've read that doing the pin-short trick might damage a power supply.

That said, I know that the instructions for installing a water cooler have you running the pump with the power removed from the motherboard (by shorting two of the pins on the power connector).

[Bires]

That is way cool. I almost did something like once but then I found a really cool rack mounted 1000W Frankenstine looking thing


Is there any reason a radio shack transformer wouldn't work?

$ and Time

[InfiniteNothing]

Fair enough.