Cold Cathode Wiring Question

Coelacanth · 19-November-04, 12:05 AM

Hi fellow modders,

Long long ago when I began my current mod project, I disassembled my cold cathode (purchased as an OEM unit from Bigfootcomputers.com). I disconnected the two wires with the rubber sheaths from the toggle switch. I am about 95% certain that the yellow wire is the one connecting to the terminal marked "O", and the red wire connects to the terminal marked "|"...before I hit that switch, can anyone confirm this so I can be 100% certain I won't fry something?

Another indicator is that the yellow cable connects to the terminal near the edge of the switch, while the red cable connects to the terminal located in the middle of the switch.

Thanks in advance!

Coelacanth · 19-November-04, 08:57 AM

Hmm, only 5 views?!? Maybe I posted this in the wrong section, but seriously people, 90% of you who frequent this site have CC's in your cases, and not a single person can have a quick look at their CC toggle switch and check the wiring?! Maybe I'll have to break the rules and re-post this somewhere where people will actually read it!

aaronrkelly · 19-November-04, 08:59 AM

A toggle switch just opens and closes connection from the two posts - it wont make any difference which way the wires are connected.

If you turn the switch on its connects the two posts, if its off it breaks the connection.

Ryj · 19-November-04, 09:27 AM

on mine: 0= Red 1=Yellow
I don't think it matters like aaronkelly said, it's just a switch.

Coelacanth · 19-November-04, 10:00 AM

Thanks guys! I kinda figured that but wasn't about to take the chance and fry something, either...especially after I put in about 10 hours sleeving (then re-sleeving) my PSU twice (the second time after I discovered the first PSU that I put my sleeving kit on was dead, then had to resolder about 36 wires!!!). It looks like my initial guess was correct, but thanks for helping me confirm it.

19-November-04, 12:05 AM		#1 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God	Cold Cathode Wiring Question Hi fellow modders, Long long ago when I began my current mod project, I disassembled my cold cathode (purchased as an OEM unit from Bigfootcomputers.com). I disconnected the two wires with the rubber sheaths from the toggle switch. I am about 95% certain that the yellow wire is the one connecting to the terminal marked "O", and the red wire connects to the terminal marked "\|"...before I hit that switch, can anyone confirm this so I can be 100% certain I won't fry something? Another indicator is that the yellow cable connects to the terminal near the edge of the switch, while the red cable connects to the terminal located in the middle of the switch. Thanks in advance!

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19-November-04, 08:57 AM		#2 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God	Hmm, only 5 views?!? Maybe I posted this in the wrong section, but seriously people, 90% of you who frequent this site have CC's in your cases, and not a single person can have a quick look at their CC toggle switch and check the wiring?! Maybe I'll have to break the rules and re-post this somewhere where people will actually read it!

19-November-04, 08:59 AM		#3 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	A toggle switch just opens and closes connection from the two posts - it wont make any difference which way the wires are connected. If you turn the switch on its connects the two posts, if its off it breaks the connection.

19-November-04, 09:27 AM		#4 (permalink)
Ryj Apex Master Tech	on mine: 0= Red 1=Yellow I don't think it matters like aaronkelly said, it's just a switch.

19-November-04, 10:00 AM		#5 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God	Thanks guys! I kinda figured that but wasn't about to take the chance and fry something, either...especially after I put in about 10 hours sleeving (then re-sleeving) my PSU twice (the second time after I discovered the first PSU that I put my sleeving kit on was dead, then had to resolder about 36 wires!!!). It looks like my initial guess was correct, but thanks for helping me confirm it.