The tubes and inverter are all placed inside of the case, so it is time to wire up the parts. The light tubes will have their power connectors fit into the inverter. The inverter will then need to be hooked into the computer power supply. Most light kits use the 12 volt power lines that use a 4 pin molex connector. Locate a free 4-pin power connector and plug the inverter into it.
Installing Cold Cathode Flourescent Lights (CCFLs)
By Mark Kyrnin, About.com
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- Intro and Powering Down the Computer
- Opening up the Computer
- Determining Where to Install
- (Optional) Switch Installation
- Mounting the Voltage Inverter
- Placing the Feet for the Lights
- Strapping the Tubes to the Case
- Connecting the Internal Power
- Close up the Computer Case
- Powering Back Up
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