LED mod--for an old dell (any computer will work)

I decided to make my old Dell (now a linux box) some bling(ish) so I grabbed some LED's, a switch, a terminal block, and some wire, a molex, and some resistors. You only need one (value depending on 12 v or 5 volt--I had 6 because I did not have a correct value) Very simple mod, but soldering skills were required. I just hotglued the LED's to the front panel of my case, and drilled a hole for the microswitch. A $10 mod that is very simple and looks very good.

Step 1 This is the original computer

This is the original computer. Any computer will work, but the grille in this computer is perfect for invisibly making it glow.
sorry for the sideways--just turn yer head

Comments

[floryzzz]

 I have the same computer(not used anymore ofcourse)

[ColdFusi0n]

 I was Thinking about using usb so it would be controlable from your computer to turn them on/off

[chemicalvamp]

... and black, and transparent.. : )

[andrewmystery]

DELL DIMENSIONS make great linux pcs! I had the same model. It worked great! But my mom made throw it out! Whaaaaah!

[0xCyrusx0]

Your mom made you throw out a perfectly good, working computer? Can I stab her?

[albylovesscience]

i know i hate when my mom makes me throw out perfictly good things whaaaaaah!!

[andrewmystery]

Noooo.... You may not stab her, and yes. Our basement was flooded and the insurance replaced it. It was not damaged by water at all though.

[Gamer917]

I had one but i never put linux on it

[andrewmystery]

IT was much faster with xubuntu. My mother threw it away, so now I have moved on to a Panasonic toughbook (CF-72)!

[Patented]

I also switch my old dell inspiron 5000 to xubuntu and it goes much faster!

[andrewmystery]

It is good isn't it?

[scifipenguin]

now just add the raving fan mod, id be pimpin
http://www.instructables.com/id/Raving-out-your-Computer/

[Yerboogieman]

i have an emachine, time to break out the drill, evil laff

[livesteamfan]

Me too. What model do you have? I have the E-tower 500 is and it's a piece of junk!

[Yerboogieman]

i dont know about yours but mine is fast great, never crashed and plays games great.

[Yerboogieman]

emachine T2862 3.8 ghz Celeron D 2gb ram

[bwpatton1]

oooohhh i has a slightly older......or maby newer model its a 3.33 with 512ram

[brandon20904]

I have a emachines too! Yesterday I just painted the case and a week ago I cut out a window.

[Xellers]

I found like five of these in the recycling center, and this time, I got away with them.

[poobajones]

Cool I have that SAME exact computer too! Dell Dimension 4100

[Xellers]

I found one in a recycling center with a DVD burner, RAM, CPU, and Hard Disc, but I was kicked out before I could take it!

[!Andrew_Modder!]

lol i got that same puter, plugged in incase a friend spends night or so and wants to get on it. just my on-off button doesnt work no more ...idk y. anyway this looks cool and i might just do this! ... by the way do you know how many watt psu that pc has?

[locofocos]

I did this with some Christmas tree lights. It works very well with compaq cases because they have lots of vent grilles and holes.

[hondagofast]

Good idea. Blue works better with the beige plastic though.

[Gazoogleheimer]

I could have also used an LED stick with R G and B.

[saites2001]

This is a neat project, but I think you should work on your instructable a bit more. For instance, you may want to orient the pictures correctly and add a little more detail for less experienced builders. I like the effect it gives. It would be neat to do it in several different colors.

[bleachworthy]

nicely done. I would add about 20 more of those LED's along there, to get a nice, even, and bright, lighted front panel.