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GodEagle · 04-14-2008, 07:05 AM

Hello EveryBody and tnks for this forum, it help a lot with all the stuff he have.

But i have one question about my installation.
I've got a Peugeout 207 and a laptop to put on it, when i take out the factory radio i have a cable with a big thing to plug a new radio, my question is how can i send energy to turn on my laptop.... i saw a lot of thing's in the forum but i did not understant anything yet... i saw that it need's a power supply to send the energy but how can i plug the power supply on the car??? can i use the factory cables that the car use's do i need to "make" another ones? i have this big question?? on this car do i nedd to take off the dashboard? i have this big's questione's.......

Anybody can help me... i want to do this but i need to read a lot and understand everytinh before do this cause i do not want to damage my car...

Can anybody help me....

sorry about my english i'm, a portuguese guy.

Best Regard's

RedGTiVR6 · 04-14-2008, 09:33 AM

To plug the power supply into the car, you install it just like an amplifier. It's not a harness with a plug on the end. you will have to strip some wire, use crimps, etc.

I would research what it takes to install an amplifier into a car first. There's a lot more information about that out there. Once you understand that, you'll be able to install a DC-DC PC PSU in the car since it's virtually the same. You will need to run new wire, DO NOT USE THE EXISTING WIRE IN THE CAR, IT CAN'T HANDLE THE CURRENT NEEDS!

FusionFanatic · 04-14-2008, 09:43 AM

you should start by reading how can I use a laptop as a carPC?

as for your power needs; you should use a DC-DC power supply (don't use an inverter). for a laptop, you only need to provide a single voltage (the power circuits inside the laptop then split/regulate each power rail). you can use a nice universal laptop DC-DC power supply like a carnetix or you can use a cheap auto/air adapter from eBay.

for your power connections, read the Hooking Up Your Power Supply in the Car FAQ.

good luck

GodEagle · 04-15-2008, 06:40 AM

After Read alot Of stuff i made this diagram it's correct?? anybody can confirm please
Thank's

Best
Regards

DarquePervert · 04-15-2008, 07:14 AM

It's very basic, but yes, it's correct.
Some people choose to run the negative, or ground line to a bolt on the chassis. It's a shorter path to ground, meaning less cable run and less possibility of EMI.

GodEagle · 04-16-2008, 12:57 PM

Ok, after read more some post's a think this diagram is the correcto to made on my car, can anybody can confirm me please

I only have one question from the battery came 12v am i correct???
sorry for so many question's but i'm a newbie around this

Ok, waiting for you help
Best regards.

DarquePervert · 04-16-2008, 04:06 PM

The double-fuzing is unnecessary. Keep the one near the battery and lose the one near the PSU.

And yes, your car battery should put out ~12v. It will fluctuate with normal operation of the vehicle.

GodEagle · 04-18-2008, 05:51 AM

Just a little more question...... what kind of fuse that you advice for this carpc and what power supply. i think i'm going to buy this powersupply "M2-ATX" or it's better de "M1-ATX".

Best regards.

DarquePervert · 04-18-2008, 06:49 AM

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/advf...iew&advfaqid=6

GodEagle · 05-12-2008, 07:32 AM

Just One More question after reading a lot i manage to bu a car pc, like motherboard,ram, harddriver blah blah blah... my question is can i plug the cables of my atx powersupply from my computer.... i just want to install windows and other stuff but i do not know if i can pug my desktop pc on that motherboard, i think i can but i want to make sure, if any can help me....
i apreciate
Best regards.
Nuno André Borges

RedGTiVR6 · 05-12-2008, 07:50 AM

as long as the motherboard is the same pin configuration as the psu you're wanting to use (20pin-20pin or 24pin-24pin) then you should be fine.