[comp.sys.apple] Cooling down an Apple

my0l+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU ("Michael E. Yellin") (04/19/88)

   I run a Bulletin Board system - an application which keeps my Apple IIe
running around the clock.  Nearly all of my slots are full, and
consequently it gets very warm inside the computer.
   I do have a System Saver Fan installed, but the internal temperature
still seems very high.  I know that cooler temperatures are better for
electronics in general, and thus want to cool down my computer as much
as possible.
   I'm considering: Removing the power supply from the IIe, placing it
outside the computer, grounding it to the IIe base pan, and installing
another fan or two in the nice open area that will be left in the back of
the IIe.
   Has anyone tried this?  I welcome any thoughts or comments.


  Mike Yellin
  Bitnet: Sparks@Drycas
  Arpa: MY0L@Andrew.cmu.edu

V363HKM4@UBVMSC.CC.BUFFALO.EDU (David Kelman) (04/19/88)

	I have an Apple ][+ with all but Slot four filled.  About 4 months ago
I moved the power supply outside the computer, as the system saver that was on
the machine was not quite doing the job.  I haven't taken any special pre-
cautions to ground the power supply, but haven't had any problems yet.

David Kelman
Bitnet:  V363HKM4@UBVMS
Internet:  v363hkm4@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu