CHAPTER 23 ■ THE MOTHERBOARD
- Loop some bare wire starting at the positive pin on the Molex header that
receives power from the power switch (see Figure 23-11). This bare wire is the
beginning of the positive distribution bus.
Figure 23-11. Bare wire shaped to connect to underside of Molex KK connector
Figure 23-12. Loops atop breadboard to allow attachment of multimeter IC hook probe tips for positive
voltage (left) and negative voltage (right)
- Loop the bare wire up to the top of the board and back down again (see left side
of Figure 23-12). Not only does this provide a mechanically strong starting point
for the bus wire, but also makes a nice little loop that is perfect for hooking a
multimeter probe. - Back on the underside, make a long stretch with the bare wire (see Figure 23-13)
and solder in place.