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Has anyone here successfully modified an XT power supply to use the innards of an ATX power supply? My XT's power supply stopped working (no voltage on the output lines, although it does seem to work on the first power-up after discharging the high-voltage capacitors). I figure a more modern supply is likely to be more reliable, but the holes in the case won't be in the right places and I want to keep the big red switch, so I'm going to attempt a transplant.
I think I'll be okay soldering the XT's power connector to the ATX power supply board, wiring up the switch/sockets and grounding the "power on" line, but one thing I'm not sure about is how to mount the board in the larger XT PSU case, since the standoffs won't be in the right places. I'm considering making standoffs by putting some blobs of hot glue in the appropriate spots and driving self-tapping screws into them just so that it won't rattle around or short against the case, but I wondered if there was a better way (especially if it doesn't involve drilling holes in metal - I don't think I have the right equipment for that).
I think I'll be okay soldering the XT's power connector to the ATX power supply board, wiring up the switch/sockets and grounding the "power on" line, but one thing I'm not sure about is how to mount the board in the larger XT PSU case, since the standoffs won't be in the right places. I'm considering making standoffs by putting some blobs of hot glue in the appropriate spots and driving self-tapping screws into them just so that it won't rattle around or short against the case, but I wondered if there was a better way (especially if it doesn't involve drilling holes in metal - I don't think I have the right equipment for that).