Re: Does a ][ power supply ever take out its mobo?

[heuser.marcus@freenet.de]

On Jul 30, 5:09 pm, "jsnos...@cimmeri.com" <j...@cimmeri.com> wrote:
> << I've had two IIe PSUs die on me recently. Probably due to too much
> strain because of too many cards installed... However, they do stink
> differently when they blow up, too! ;-) bye Marcus>>
>
> What were the actual failed components, Marcus?

In the first one a cap (0,45 uF) in the "input section" literally
blew apart. Smoky business...

In the second an electrolytic cap (1000 uF, 16V and 105c)
in the "output section" bulged and I quickly switched it off
while it was still working and making funny noises.

bye
Marcus