[ydl-gen] VVDQ : power supply for old Airport Base Station

[Brian Wood]

On Jan 13, 2007, at 10:58 AM, Derick Centeno wrote:

> Hi Beartooth:
>
> If you are going to work with any electrical aspects of computer
> hardware beyond the level of plugging/unplugging devices from a power
> socket and you really intend to not damage what you have, in my  
> view you
> really have only one recourse.  Enroll for a beginners level  
> electronics
> course and work your way up from there.  Happily there exists  
> something
> called the Cleveland Institute of Electronics (http://www.cie-wc.edu/)
> which has specialized in home based training starting from courses  
> which
> are of interest to hobbyists and some classes could be of interest to
> some professionals.  Although I've followed their progress as an
> institution; I've never enrolled with them.  However, they could be of
> interest to you.
>
> The experience gained from using the proper tools and exercises is
> priceless.  A serious effort in this direction could open another  
> career
> path.  However, if that is not your interest at the very least you'll
> have a better understanding of what to do and avoid doing, which in
> itself could save you a great deal of money.
>
> Good Luck... Derick.
>

Probably the best advice I have read on this or any other list in a  
long time :-)