nbwriter
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Hi Zap (Love the name)...
IBM-XTs! Wow... That takes me back... PS2 connectors, 5 1/4 inch disk drives, 8086 processors... Oooh, those were the days!
Mind you, the old IBM machines were solid rigs (and certain manufacturers whom I will not name here, could learn a thing or too from IBM build quality). Anyway, yes I've installed many a PSU in my time, although "switch mode" units are new to me... Hmmm... ?
I suppose I am a "DIY-er" to a degree, although I actually worked as a pro technician (mostly cat 5 networks, PC and printer installations) for 5 years. Hung up my stirrups, though, in that trade many years ago. Now, I'm just a humble maintenance man... Ahh... Much less stress.
Oddly enough, I've also worked in theatre groups (but not on the tech side). All I know about theatre lighting is its high voltage and VERY dangerous! Not something I would miss with unless I had apprenticed in that field (and sported a few choice qualifications, to boot).
Not sure what XCB is? Although I knew a few CBers back in the day (before the net hijacked all forms of communication). Maybe I should dust off an old CB Radio, just in case all those youtube vids about a new Ice Age come true! What's that old saying: You can never be too prepared?
Kind Regards, NB
Just for nostalgic (geek) giggles, two of my old friends...
IBM-XTs! Wow... That takes me back... PS2 connectors, 5 1/4 inch disk drives, 8086 processors... Oooh, those were the days!
Mind you, the old IBM machines were solid rigs (and certain manufacturers whom I will not name here, could learn a thing or too from IBM build quality). Anyway, yes I've installed many a PSU in my time, although "switch mode" units are new to me... Hmmm... ?
I suppose I am a "DIY-er" to a degree, although I actually worked as a pro technician (mostly cat 5 networks, PC and printer installations) for 5 years. Hung up my stirrups, though, in that trade many years ago. Now, I'm just a humble maintenance man... Ahh... Much less stress.
Oddly enough, I've also worked in theatre groups (but not on the tech side). All I know about theatre lighting is its high voltage and VERY dangerous! Not something I would miss with unless I had apprenticed in that field (and sported a few choice qualifications, to boot).
Not sure what XCB is? Although I knew a few CBers back in the day (before the net hijacked all forms of communication). Maybe I should dust off an old CB Radio, just in case all those youtube vids about a new Ice Age come true! What's that old saying: You can never be too prepared?
Kind Regards, NB
Just for nostalgic (geek) giggles, two of my old friends...