Re: IIc keeps tripping the circuit breaker

["Paul Grammens" <grammens@svn.net>]

"Marsha" <menacechgo@aol.com> wrote in message
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> "Tom Zuchowski" <tzuchow@attglobal.net> wrote in
> 3d4c0d96_2@news3.prserv.net:">news:3d4c0d96_2@news3.prserv.net:
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> > There is about a 90% probability that you can fix your monitor by
> > replacing all of the electrolytic capacitors.
>
> I always think of the capacitors mainly applying to the Apple II power
> supplies...
>

It's the same thing. Most electrolytic capacitors (except tantalums) degrade
with time and heat. Power supplies and monitors both get hot, the caps dry
out, and the internal resistance goes up. So instead of being a capacitor of
the correct value, it's a smaller capacitor with a built-in resistor.

> Also, if working on a monitor, remember there is HIGH VOLTAGE IN THERE, if
> you are unsure of yourself don't mess around.
>

The shock you might get in there is nothing compared with the shock you're
gonna get when you see your next stock statement.  ;-)
-Paul