Re: Apple ][ Power Supplies

[mjmahon@aol.com (MJMahon)]

Charles asked:

>The power supply says on the back that it provides + and - 5 volts and
>+ and - 12 volts. When I read the voltages with a digital volt meter, the
>voltages seemed to be high. Is this because the supply is *not* loaded
>down or should I try to fix some of the internals--like capacitors or
voltage
>regulators?

Yes, it needs to be loaded (particularly the +5v) to regulate properly.

>Also, I might be able to get an Apple ][ E power supply to replace this
one.
>Will the ][ E supply have the strength to power all those TTL circuits in
>the ][ Plus?

Either "type" of supply will power either computer--they're not
different.

-michael

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