View Full Version : 400W ATX troubles and a pelt?
kchip
10-25-2002, 02:54 PM
400w ATX PSU troubles ...
SO I found thisPowmax PSU with 12V 25A . I figure for $30 its worth a try for my 226W Pelt.
I cut the Molex off a 12V from the PSU , soldered it to my leads from the Pelt , and heatshrinked the connections.
Just one problem.
When I turn the rocker switch on - on the back of the PSU , nothing happens. The PSUs fan doesnt start. Nothing.
I was hoping this might work , grrr. There is nothing else connnected to this PSU. Any advise?
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 02:58 PM
You have to ground 2 of the pins on the PSU, I forgot the numbers:D I'll be back in a second.
OPP
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 03:22 PM
I believe the wires are 17 Green 16 Ground. This will make the PSU be turned on all the time and you woun't need it hooked to a mobo. It's the 2 in the picture, I just use a paper clip as a Jumper.
OPP
majormav
10-25-2002, 03:28 PM
i always use 4 and 6 yo power pelts you got 4 and 5 there opp
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 03:31 PM
Whats the difference in 5 and 6??
OPP
majormav
10-25-2002, 03:42 PM
dunno .... was just pointing out the ones i use .... and was going to post a pic but you beat me to it so pointed out the pin numbers off your pic
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 03:44 PM
I believe they are both the same, basic ground wires.
OPP
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 03:57 PM
I was right :D 17/16 :D O yea, OPP and his bionic memory:D
kchip
10-25-2002, 04:00 PM
Let me try that , Ill post back. Thanks btw!
kchip
10-25-2002, 05:18 PM
I tried the paperclip in 16/17. NO GO. grrrr
Looking at the color of the wires into the ATX plug:
14- green
15 -black
16 -black
17 black
Any suggestions?
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 05:20 PM
14/15
Your counting wrong the green is actually 17.
OPP
TheDude
10-25-2002, 05:26 PM
Can't you use 4 and 6? I do.
kchip
10-25-2002, 05:28 PM
GOT IT!
Duh... easy!
Thanks again!!
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 05:36 PM
Originally posted by TheDude
Can't you use 4 and 6? I do.
4 and 6 are ground
OPP
TheDude
10-25-2002, 06:04 PM
Originally posted by OPPAINTER
4 and 6 are ground
OPP
DUH sorry I see now..I was coming over 6 from left on notched side and then 4 from right. which is really 16 and 17..damn painkillers for my back are making me tarded!
OPPAINTER
10-25-2002, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by TheDude
DUH sorry I see now..I was coming over 6 from left on notched side and then 4 from right. which is really 16 and 17..damn painkillers for my back are making me tarded!
Dude,
Please stay off of the Pills my man:D
OPP