While true that a PS, like a monitor can hold a charge after the
power is turned off, and the power cable removed it is usually only
for a maximum of about 5 minutes. There are bleeder circuits to bleed
off the extra voltage down to safe levels and even on the largest
monitors that I work on, it is within 5 minutes.


> Before trying to change the direction of a power supply fan, please
> be aware that power supplies hold a charge even when they are
> unplugged.  There are numerous warnings against opening a power
> supply, for good reason.
>
> I had an occassion where I wanted to reverse a power supply fan, but
> in may case the power supply had never been used.  You might be well
> advised to go purchase a new power supply which already has the
> "blowing out" configuration.
>
> I have heard of ways to fully discharge a power supply, but have
> never done so and would be reluctant to post those instructions by
> memory.  You might do a search for information on this.
Dale Laluk / [log in to unmask]
P.O. Box 308
Hudson's Hope, B.C. V0C 1V0
250-783-9921

         The PCBUILD web site always needs good submissions.  If
          you would like to contribute to the website, send any
               hardware tech tips or hardware reviews to:
                           [log in to unmask]