Re: Apple IIe power supply

[russotto@grace.speakeasy.net (Matthew Russotto)]

In article <3f3a2dc7@dnews.tpgi.com.au>, Eric <lonewolf@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I am trying to fix a broken power supply. Everytime I put in a new fuse, it
>blew when i turned on the power. Even tried increased from 1Amp to 2Amp
>fuse, still blew it. 

Uhh, yeah.  Don't do that.

>Suspected a short circuit somewhere.

Yep.

>I read the FAQ, there's a common problem with the capacitor. However, is
>this a symptom to change the capacitor?

If the capacitor has failed shorted, yes.  Which is certainly a common
failure mode.
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