is it safe to mod power supplies?

phongtruong12 · Jul 12, 2004, 08:26 PM

i was wondering if it's safe to drill holes into my antec 350 watt power supply. it's brand new and the screw holes dont line up so i want to drill new ones. is there any precautions i should take? i just dont want to get electricuted.

Judas · Jul 12, 2004, 10:58 PM

uh.... i would highly recommend you don't do this yourself if you've never done it before let alone taken one appart..... i would recommend making a layout of the holes you need to drill... and then taking it to a place that could do it for you.... you SERIOUSLY don't want to attempt drilling... they'll really fry you even without being powered

phongtruong12 · Jul 13, 2004, 02:18 AM

where could i get it drilled? the only places i know of are maybe home depot, microcenter, and compusa. i dont know if microcenter and compusa actually drill stuff for you though. but thankfully i DID NOT drill into the power supply. i just wanted to mount it directly to my case, but i just found a tiny metal clip for it to rest on, so it won't go anywhere unless i violently shake the system.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 13, 2004, 04:36 AM

It's more trouble then it's worth if you don't know what your doing

Unles you enjoy deadly current running trough your body

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Jul 13, 2004, 05:04 AM

If you are going to drill holes...you would need to take the metal caseing off the PSU....just be really careful when doing so...as long as you dont take the screwdrivers and poke and prod at the capacitors and other components in there you should be fine....take the metal housing and mark where you need to need drill....then drill it out and shave the rough edges off...make sure you get all the metal shavings off....

Judas · Jul 13, 2004, 07:14 AM

alot of people that work around PSU's or TV coils for the ones sake..... they usually stand on one leg.. and which ever leg they choose... they use the arm... stand on the right leg.. use the right hand... that way it doesn't cross your heart.... but even then.. you can still be killled.....

Jul 12, 2004, 08:26 PM	#1
phongtruong12 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 264 Rep Power: 0	is it safe to mod power supplies? i was wondering if it's safe to drill holes into my antec 350 watt power supply. it's brand new and the screw holes dont line up so i want to drill new ones. is there any precautions i should take? i just dont want to get electricuted. __________________ Sony VAIO RX860 2.4 @2.6 Ghz, 533 @580 Mhz PQI 1 GB PC2700 80 GB Hard Drive 5400 RPM Thermaltake 480W PSU X800XL 256 MB VIVO Soundblaster Live! 5.1 Logitech X530 Speakers

Jul 13, 2004, 02:18 AM	Thread Starter #3
phongtruong12 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 264 Rep Power: 0	where could i get it drilled? the only places i know of are maybe home depot, microcenter, and compusa. i dont know if microcenter and compusa actually drill stuff for you though. but thankfully i DID NOT drill into the power supply. i just wanted to mount it directly to my case, but i just found a tiny metal clip for it to rest on, so it won't go anywhere unless i violently shake the system. __________________ Sony VAIO RX860 2.4 @2.6 Ghz, 533 @580 Mhz PQI 1 GB PC2700 80 GB Hard Drive 5400 RPM Thermaltake 480W PSU X800XL 256 MB VIVO Soundblaster Live! 5.1 Logitech X530 Speakers

Jul 13, 2004, 04:36 AM	#4
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	It's more trouble then it's worth if you don't know what your doing Unles you enjoy deadly current running trough your body __________________

Jul 13, 2004, 05:04 AM	#5
~~Sourcer_2002~~ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana , USA Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 0	If you are going to drill holes...you would need to take the metal caseing off the PSU....just be really careful when doing so...as long as you dont take the screwdrivers and poke and prod at the capacitors and other components in there you should be fine....take the metal housing and mark where you need to need drill....then drill it out and shave the rough edges off...make sure you get all the metal shavings off....