Is it a good idea to modify the wiring inside my computer.?

Question

I HATE all the wires and connectors inside my computer. I am an experienced aircraft instrument electrician. Everything i worked on was a lot smaller, and I just repaired it never modified anything. I can cut, splice, solder just fine, but is it really a good idea?

Please only someone who has worked on electronics answer this question. If you bought your PC at Dell and don't know how to build one yourself don't bother putting childish answers for a couple points.

Answer 1

I wouldn't recommend splicing the data cables going from the motherboard to the drives, but the power wires can be easily reworked.
If you do a search for modding supplies, you can probably find just about anything you would need.

Answer 2

Make it neat with plastic tape or the bundling whatever they are called ( no metal) but why look for unncessary trouble.

I had a friend whose family formerly had a cleaning business.
With a $ 10 can of compressed air he reduced a week only perfectly clean commercial grade Comapq p2 to a stick of ram by unncessarily cleaning the interior of his new computer.
'There was a big spark and now the computer will not run".
See what a can of air and few drinks will do.
Don't start up. Leave well enough alone.

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Answer 3

Sure bro! Your computer uses 12v, 5v, and 3.3v's. The PSU converts 115v,(or 220v), to these voltages. We 'geeks' replace the 'ribbon' cables, and install rounded cables to increase air flow inside the computer. Need to keep things cool in there. 'Google' the web about case modifications, and see what you come up with. Just remember of course to unplug the comp. before you start, the PSU,(power supply), can give you a nasty shock, or even kill you, and De-static yourself by touching some metal part on the computer before you reach inside. Good luck, and remember SAFETY!

Answer 4

Why would you want to do that and take the risk of ending up with a broken computer? Close the thing and forget what the wiring looks like. Use and enjoy.

Answer 5

I don't see why not! if you could do a better job then do it you may be able to patent it then take it to a case builders and make money out of your idea,

and yes I do understand the way you feel about all those wires, tapping them together don't make a neat job

GL

Answer 6

Ever hear of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it'?
I usually only find wires or harnesses too short. Place the long ones along the chassis.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

what difference would it make...........thats just a waste of time and money....when u close the computer up then u dont even see the wires.
Smaller wires or longer wires...it will be doing the same job wouldnt it?
thats just dumb PERIOD!

Answer 9

Uh..it's really your own risk..if you trust your ability to do then go for it, otherwise, leave it alone or have someone else do it for you...my brother attempted to fix our playstation 2 by opening it and messing with the wires 3 years ago....it's still on his desk half-dissected. so you have to have determination to finish it as well.

Answer 10

NO.....i wont recommend it at all....if u wanna get rid of wires or decrease their size then just change them by new n smaller wires