Here's some prior list info on the topic ... It's a capacitor, not a fuse
that you replace.
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> From: Dean Suhr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 10:03:57 -0800
> To: Multiple recipients of DuoList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [Duo] Re: Ticking Duo Docks - Power Supply
>
> Here is some info from prior discussion on this list. I haven�t fixed my
> one bad dock since I've still got a good one - but the reports seem good.
> Note the pictures on Max's website if you don�t know what a capacitor
> looks like.
>
> Dean
>
>
>>>>>> On 5/14/99 10:18 AM, Max Dichter wrote... <<<<<
>
>> I replaced the capacitor in the power supply for a total cost of $1.19
>> It was fairly easy to do. If you are good with your hands I don't think
>> you should have a problem. Check out Sean Cleary's page on how to do it.
>>
>> http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~cleary/computers/duo.html
>>
>> Max
>> Max Dichter, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>
>
>>>>>> On 5/14/99 2:49 PM, Greg Hall wrote... <<<<<
>
>> Wally,
>>
>> Yes there is a cheep fix. Pull the power supply out and replace C28. It
>> will fix your problem. C28 is located on the PCB beneath where the AC cord
>> plugs into the power supply. Also, the power supply case is riveted shut, so
>> you will need to carefully drill out the rivets, and put screws in there
>> place when you are finished. To take the dock apart, first remove the top
>> cover by placing your thumbs into the dock (where the duo slides in), you
>> should be able to feel and see where to push two tabs in. Push the two tabs
>> in at the same time, and lift the front of the top cover. It will then slide
>> off. Next, take a slotted screwdriver and look for two holes in the now
>> exposed dock area. One hole should be in the middle, and the other to the
>> right. There is a captive screw at the bottom of each hole. Unscrew each
>> screw untill you can push the screw down, and it springs back up, and feels
>> kind of loose. This will allow you to seperate the dock platform and main
>> PCB from the bottom half of the dock. Unplug the supply from the PCB before
>> you lift that section out, or it won't work. The power supply connector can
>> be identified by several red and black wires going into a white connector.
>> There will also be a few other color wires as well. Once you haver done
>> that, and seperated the middle section from the bottom, you can see the
>> power supply. there will be two tabs in front of the power supply which you
>> must push down and slide the poweer supply forward at the same time to get
>> the power supply out. NOTE!!!! make sure the dock is unpluged from the wall
>> when you do this, or you might get a nasty surprise. C28 is a 100uf 25V
>> capacitor and is available from Radio Shack for about $0.99. I have used a
>> 100uf 50V cap with no problems. If this is too much for you. Media Guide is
>> offering a power supply for the Duo Docks for $29.00 with exchange. Or if
>> you want to ship it to me, I can do it for $10.00 plus shipping, as I
>> already have all the necessary parts and equipment to do the fix.
>>
>> Greg Hall
>> Greg Hall, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>>>> On 9/24/99 7:20 AM, James Taylor wrote... <<<<<
>
>> I have this problem and just ordered a replacement power supply. I have no
>> fear of soldering (in fact I successfully clock chipped my IIsi) and the
>> Radio Shack is just up the street. Does anyone know of a diagram or photo
>> of the inside of the power supply showing where the capacitor is located? I
>> might as well fix my old one so I'll have a spare.
>>
>> JT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>
>>>> I've fixed three docks. It's capacitor C28 in the power supply. It's a
>>>> 100uF 25VDC electolytic capacitor....try Radio Shack .....could use up
>>>> to 50VDC as a repalcement.
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