Running a 220v computer in a 110v environment

Actually, there *is* a substantial hazard around CPU boards, especially on classic machines where the power supply is capable of putting out 5V at a 60 or 100 or (in a recent machine that I've been tinkering with) 350 Amps. If something metal shorts out the power supply, and that something metal is near your fingers, you can get a very nasty burn, and also send sparks and bits of molten metal into your eyes and face. (Note that I've completely passed over the rather substantial harm often done to the supply components and PC board etches by a dead short. If you're lucky, you'll simply melt the PC board traces rather than burn yourself or send sparks flying.) The solution, of course, is simple: don't wear anything conductive while poking around high-current supplies. -- Tim Shoppa Email: shoppa(a)trailing-edge.com Trailing Edge Technology WWW: http://www.trailing-edge.com/ 7328 Bradley Blvd Voice: 301-767-5917 Bethesda, MD, USA 20817 Fax: 301-767-5927