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- Oct 16, 2006
I was attempting to re-install Windows 64xp, from a copied disk. I have a legal license (actually 5 of them), but the original disk is kept with my father. Burned copies of Windows 64xp dont work. Im sure I can get one to work with a bit of experimentation. So I pull out my Floppy drive, plug it in, and try to get the Windows to work. Lets just say it didnt.
I unplugged the cord from my SoundBlaster Front plate as the power source for the floppy. After giving up in the installation I plugged back into the X-Fi. It uses a floppy disk type power cord. I reached into the cramped corner between my radiator and my SB Frontpanel. I plugged it in and turned on my computer.
Quickly Smoke started rising from one of the wires... "Oh SHIP" I thought, as one hand fumble for the front power button, and the other for the power cord. Power OFF! Damage was caused by having the plug over one, so the 5v or 3v was on one of the grounds. DOH
Fried the wirers, and I dont think it ruined the device due to the quick short circuit between the two grounds. Havent gotten a replacement wire to plug the thing back in to test it.
Noob mistake, made by a hurried individual. Nothing was ruined, just a black pin on the SB Frontpannel and a few bare wires. I wouldnt recomend doing this yourself
I figure a mistake like this could ruin everything that is on that circuit, plus the powersupply. The PSU survived, and no HD's or Optical Drives were destroyed. Videocard works and everything else looks good
Wish me luck on the pannel, hate to RMA it. I must publically embarrass myself so that you guys may think twice about doing what I did. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THOOSE FLOPPY BASED POWER CORDS!
Mike
I unplugged the cord from my SoundBlaster Front plate as the power source for the floppy. After giving up in the installation I plugged back into the X-Fi. It uses a floppy disk type power cord. I reached into the cramped corner between my radiator and my SB Frontpanel. I plugged it in and turned on my computer.
Quickly Smoke started rising from one of the wires... "Oh SHIP" I thought, as one hand fumble for the front power button, and the other for the power cord. Power OFF! Damage was caused by having the plug over one, so the 5v or 3v was on one of the grounds. DOH
Fried the wirers, and I dont think it ruined the device due to the quick short circuit between the two grounds. Havent gotten a replacement wire to plug the thing back in to test it.
Noob mistake, made by a hurried individual. Nothing was ruined, just a black pin on the SB Frontpannel and a few bare wires. I wouldnt recomend doing this yourself
I figure a mistake like this could ruin everything that is on that circuit, plus the powersupply. The PSU survived, and no HD's or Optical Drives were destroyed. Videocard works and everything else looks good
Wish me luck on the pannel, hate to RMA it. I must publically embarrass myself so that you guys may think twice about doing what I did. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THOOSE FLOPPY BASED POWER CORDS!
Mike