G+_Daniel Armstrong Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just please don't do this. This is a very dirty and rusted Compaq PS4060 server power supply rigged up to an old HP/Compaq P4 desktop. Yes it worked, sort of. To turn it on I have to manually ground the PS_ON wire, wait for the PSU to turn on, then press the power button on the tower. For whatever reason the mobo won't ground the wire itself until after it is already powered on, and yes the 5V standby works because the front USB ports remain powered with the PSU off. Also for whatever reason the fault LED on the PSU turns amber from green below a certain ambient temperature, not sure why, and if powered off it will not power on below said temperature, the fault LED just flashes amber, IE PSU fail. It was an interesting experiment to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 We love ourselves some innovative hackery, but yeah... please don't do this... electrified know-it-all is a difficult smell to get out of your upholstery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Daniel Armstrong Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well at least on this model PSU there is no exposed line/mains voltage like on some other server PSUs. This one has a conventional IEC power socket on the front. BTW I was sort of referencing Keith's post. This sort of thing has to be done right, 12v applied to the 5v rail in your PC can fry everything instantly, and fried gear is a real bummer, and burnt PCB stinks pretty bad too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Russ Hall Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Dirty is something that can be fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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