Re: IIc keeps tripping the circuit breaker

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

mngb123@hotmail.com replied:

>Hi Tom,
>
>If the capacitor has gone bad, won't it take out the fuse first,
>before tripping the breaker?  

Yes, it would.  And a capacitor failing to a dead short, while
not impossible, is unusual.  Typically, a short in an electrolytic
will result in a discharge that clears the short, and may also
cause temperature rise and venting.

>Anyways, I opened up the monitor for the first time in my life and I
>have to say, Apple did a great job designing the it.  Just 7 screws
>and 2 panels later, and I get to have a good look-see.  And it looks
>like there are quite a few capacitors to replace. sigh.

First, check the line cord out, before tackling any capacitors.
(BTW, if it _is_ a shorted capacitor, the diode(s) are almost
certainly blown--and that is not consistent with continued
intermittent operation.)

-michael

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