OK, so the transistor Q1 tests bad. Unfortunately the can is corroded just where the part number is so I can only just see that it ands in "2A" which isn't very useful as many transistor numbers end in this combination.
Also, the PCB of the power supply is crumby. It's unsually double sided but the vias seem to be made of cheese. Just putting the Hakko on the legs of the component long enough to melt the solder lifted the pads.
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Loks like the transistor was a simple 2N2222A. I have some so I can try it.
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Nope. No change. Oh well.
I'd better order a Meanwell RT-85B as a replacement.
I'd better order a Meanwell RT-85B as a replacement.
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Sometimes I really dislike modern technology...stephen_usher wrote: 03 Feb 2024 12:00 It needs the PSU's 12V to power the display. I could potentially lash up a luminance+sync->composite sync cable but far better to get the PSU working.
It's quite possible that it's the Zener. I'll have to see.
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Power supplies, my other nemesis. Thank god for Meanwell.stephen_usher wrote: 03 Feb 2024 19:40 Nope. No change. Oh well.
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I think I’d ditch the old PSU as well once the tracks started lifting.
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Well, it's not the tracks as much as the vias dying. As I said, it's a two layer board, which is very unusual for a power supply.PhilC wrote: 03 Feb 2024 22:32 I think I’d ditch the old PSU as well once the tracks started lifting.
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Hmm... Looks like the "power good" detection circuit in the OPD monitor's power supply is on the blink now. Need to investigate.
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Ahh Damn...stephen_usher wrote: 04 Feb 2024 13:57 Hmm... Looks like the "power good" detection circuit in the OPD monitor's power supply is on the blink now. Need to investigate.
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The joys of owning retro computers. Broken, then
Fixed, shortly followed by broken again.
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