First post, by markot
I picked up a HP Vectra VE computer case last Friday. The computer case had a physically broken VB-609 motherboard that I removed from the case and cleaned the dust. The RAM slots were damaged, so I didn't even think about trying to repair it. I have an old VIA motherboard that fits in the case, so I will use it.
The main question is that are the power supplies of HP computers ATX compatible or do they have some custom wiring or voltages? I compared the power supply to another PSU and noticed that the wiring seemed to be the same, but coloring was different. But there were voltages printed on the old motherboard around the connector.
When comparing to the above, the voltages printed on the motherboard around the connector were the same. Is there anything else I should take into consideration or would this be safe to use? I have heard that some brand PSUs may not be compatible and voltages may be different. The HP Vectra case is at least almost compatible, but I need to solder new connectors for LEDs and power on button.