Electronics Question: External drive on molex power?

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  1. vetlel

    vetlel What's a Dremel?

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    I have a new WD external drive, which i use for file transfer between 2 computers, and for the backup of these computers.
    Since i am basicly using it on these computers, it would be nice not to have to carry the powerbrick with me all the time. First i thought about getting an extra powerbrick, but then again, the thing runs on 12 volts 2A.

    I could easily get this of of the psu in the two computers, couldn't I?

    Just thought of asking here first, as i want to be as sure as possible.

    Thanks in advance...
     
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    ConKbot of Doom What's a Dremel?

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    Yep, the yellow wires on the psu are the 12v wires, the blacks are ground. Just get a connector of your choice, mount it on a back plate for pci slot, and make a wire up to go from the connector to the drive.
     
  3. vetlel

    vetlel What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks, that's what i thought. I will probably get to it over the weekend.

    Thanks again for the quick reply.
     

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