> -----Original Message----- > From: PCI PowerMacs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf > Of moises herrera > Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 2:22 PM > To: PCI PowerMacs > Subject: Re: Quieter SCSI & PSU's > > > Ok, you�re rigth. > > Any extra-safe procedure are always the choice. > > But in fact the Power-up circuit �drains� any residual > current from primary capacitors in just few minutes > (as I checked it with a DVM on my 8500 PSU), the REAL > DANGER is handle a PSU turned On!!. > > --- Michael Shaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I agree, that has been my experience with both PC and Mac PSU's, it is normal practice for 'bleed' resistors to be fitted across any high voltage capacitors so they discharge to a safe level within a few minutes, if you are at all worried then just unplug the PSU 24 hours before you intend to work on it. Ben.
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