> From: Charlie Reyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Burning a CD draws a lot of current for the task > (unlike reading a CD) and with what's available > from the PS, may cause the drive's voltage regulator > circuit to overheat and eventually fail. This may be the reason why my external (AT like half height type case with PSU) drive's PSU failed twice... I replaced it with a Mac LC PSU (inside the case) and it works fine now. emul8 -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
