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Old 01-04-2007, 03:01 AM
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Where can I wire in some led's? Into the motherboard?
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It would probably be best to get a light kit--that way the current and voltage are regulated properly for the LED. They're sold in many computer hardware stores. I'd steer clear of insterting anything into the motherboard that doesn't have a specific slot designed for it...
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As guyladouche said it would be better to get a light kit. These are inexpensive and can be found in most hobby electronics / computer stores [that sell components - you probably won't find them at Staples for example]. These are safe and easy to install.

However, wiring LEDs into the motherboard isn't the best option. How were you planning to give them power? A small amount of electronics knowledge is required for these things - if you wanted LEDs that faded and did other pretty things you would have to make your own PCB. I'm not sure how you are with home electronics, but it isn't quite as simple as soldering a couple of LEDs in series on the motherboard and doing so can cause a lot of damage.
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OK, So please whatever you do dont just attach LEDs to your motherboard or you will just mess it up and it wont work. But, you can get lighting kits and accesories that you can plug into a spare power supply slot, or you can build your own circuit with a transformer and stuff that plugs into a LPT Port, which can then be programmed to flash to music played on the pc and such.
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