> > R27 is part of the snubber network on the primary side of this forward-type > SMPS PSU. But why it it getting so hot. Is it normal? I have completely > forgotten how a VT100 smell when running... >
Snubber as in a resistor in series with a capacitor across the primary? If so check the capacitor for leakage (electrical, not liquid) or being shorted. Regards, Peter Coghlan.