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 Post subject: Need advice in modifying a Dell DA-2 to work with a pico-PSU
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:23 am 
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I am using a pico-PSU 150-XT and noticed people recommending the Dell DA-2 to be used with it. However,the Dell has a non-standard power connector.

However,I read on another forum that some managed to use an 8 pin female to 4 pin male ATX connector successfully:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-pin-Female- ... 2c6648a464

http://www.overclock.net/t/823413/help- ... t_10827101

They basically inserted the 8 pin female connector upside down into the output connector and said it worked. Would this be wise to do or would I need to rewire the Dell output connector and is there a guide??


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 Post subject: Re: Need advice in modifying a Dell DA-2 to work with a pico
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:34 pm 
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An easier way is to cut the weird DA-2 connector and use one that suits your needs better. I wrote this in another thread:
viewtopic.php?p=557485#p557485

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 Post subject: Re: Need advice in modifying a Dell DA-2 to work with a pico
PostPosted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:35 am 
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Thanks for your reply!

I don't have a soldering iron,so can I do this instead:

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/show ... p?t=646732

I already have the ATX connectors and the plastic cable junctions.


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