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Electronics Powering a tft monitor from the computers psu

Discussion in 'Modding' started by ohdarklord, 27 Mar 2006.

  1. ohdarklord

    ohdarklord What's a Dremel?

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    I bought a tft monitor of ebay with out a power adapter

    After looking on the internet at the monitors spec i found out it was 12v 1.6 amp

    So could i use the computers power suppy to power the monitor

    Thanks in advance
     
    ohdarklord, 27 Mar 2006
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  2. xen0morph

    xen0morph Bargain wine connoisseur

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    should be able to. just make sure you get the polarity right. and make sure your PSU has enough spare current to power it.
     
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  3. c.cam108

    c.cam108 Minimodder

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    It will work, I have dont it myself. Just make sure you don't mess up! Oh, and as xen said make sure your PSU can handle it. What current rating is your PSU?

    _C
     
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