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I want to add a standard fan to my router as it gets uber gay when its hot. Like now. I will take a pic of the board, but where should I look for + - contacts?
Near the power input
Near the power input
That would only be true if you wired the fan and router in series, not parallel. And you do NOT want to do that. If you wire the fan in parallel right where the power adapter comes into the router, and IF the power adapter can supply enough current for both, then it will probably work. I still wouldn't say it's the best idea in the world.Originally posted by: Munchies
You dont think I could suck a few extra volts outta it? I didnt really want to have another power adapter.
Couldnt I just say use a 10 volt instead of a 5 volt since the fan will draw 5 and router 5?
Originally posted by: Munchies
This is the third linksys 4 port router i have owned, they have all done this.
I am constantly transferring LARGE files(s) in excess of 30 gig (combined) back and forth + major p2p'ing .
She gets hot.
Originally posted by: fivespeed5
Originally posted by: Munchies
This is the third linksys 4 port router i have owned, they have all done this.
I am constantly transferring LARGE files(s) in excess of 30 gig (combined) back and forth + major p2p'ing .
She gets hot.
so you mean the other 2 died?
Originally posted by: Munchies
You dont think I could suck a few extra volts outta it? I didnt really want to have another power adapter.
Couldnt I just say use a 10 volt instead of a 5 volt since the fan will draw 5 and router 5?
Originally posted by: ebaycj
Originally posted by: Munchies
You dont think I could suck a few extra volts outta it? I didnt really want to have another power adapter.
Couldnt I just say use a 10 volt instead of a 5 volt since the fan will draw 5 and router 5?
Obviously you're not an electrical engineer