So the fact the Transformer is putting nothing out when warm is that not the answer?
On Wednesday, 9 January 2013 19:53:48 UTC, Ira wrote: > > At 10:18 AM 1/9/2013, you wrote: > > >I need to check that, it seems to be generating its own heat, why do > >you ask, was ready to order a replacement but if it's just a dry > >joint can try re-soldering. Doesn't look dry. > > The transformer and the voltage regulator, the part with the tab we > measured 12V on, will both get warm. At this point the problem would > seem to be somewhere among all the small parts at the rear of the > board. This is the part where it's easy for me as I've got all the > right tools. > > You have a few choices, you can inspect all of those parts and > re-solder any that look suspect. Small to very small iron and either > a drop of electronics flux and heat or very small wire solder. I > would use .010 or .015 inch diameter solder and the smallest tip I > have for my iron or maybe just flux and the hot air pen. > > Alternatively, you can let it got warm and stop working and then try > cooling off a tiny section of the board at a time. They make aerosol > cans of stuff for cooling off electronics or a Q-tip just damp with a > bit of alcohol might work. And properly, you should turn the machine > off, cool down something and then turn it back on to check. > > Ira > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/brewtus/-/jQQyiwbUkPoJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
