Re: PC Power Supplies vs. A2

["Stephen C. Davidson" <davoesq@pa.ausom.net.au>]

G'day Steve

Steve Mentzer wrote:

> I have a neat question:
>
> Has anyone been able to safely convert a PC switching power supply for use in
> an Apple II. I have read the schematics, and the voltage requirements and
> provisions are OK. I would have to break out the old soldering iron, but my
> question is simple.

There was an article in a past Juiced GS by Stephen Buggie (Ithink) that
described how to modify a PC power supply for use with a GS.

I tried it. It worked (something of a marvel for this solder challenged bucko -
amazing how quickly you learn which end to hold, and not hold of a soldering iron
- OW  :-)  ).

My stacked/packed GS works like a charm now!!

Regards,
                Davo esq