[sl06bhytmar]

I was asked to modify EVGA powerlink to accept graphic cards that have power connectors' clips facing towards PCB. I think I delivered?

Disclaimer: of course warranty is now voided and I used lead-free solder to keep RoHS compliance.













Modding is quite easy, there is not much thermal mass to rework jumpers and disconnect power rail for modifying, I used a rotary tool to cut traces off and 1.45mm diameter (15 gauge) copper wire for new jumpers (you might be able to use supplied jumper wires but they might not reach trough the holes completely.)

 

[starliner]

I can't really tell, but you flipped the caps too, right?

Cause the first picture still has them in the original polarization orientation.

 

[sl06bhytmar]

I thought it was obvious, only the rail polarity has been changed, there is no need to change capacitor polarity thus you can leave the caps like they are. Only modifications needed is to change J3 and J6 jumper wiring and cut old traces at end so you won't short circuit them.

Ah second obvious thing: you need to cut off the connectors' latches or make room for latches because original design only allows them to be installed one way so you cannot put them wrong way.

 

[Kaiido]

Forgive me for my lack of electronics expertise.

So, if i wanted to do this mod i would:

1) remove bottom piece (power rail) & clean off solder from right side
2) Cut off J3 & J6 wiring (rails)
3) Drill 1.45mm holes for new wiring (rails).
4) Use rotary tool to score a line across underside (to cut tracers?) and add green stuff? - what is the green stuff - presumably an insulator?
5) Make new wiring (rails) using 1.45mm copper wire - crossing (one above one beneath - as to not touch) - switching J3 & J6 paths to reverse polarity.
6) Re-solder bottom piece (power rail) back on.
7) Make room for GPU connector latches
8) Reassemble
9) insert GPU connectors "upsidedown"