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preface:why_x68000_s_caps_are_almost_broken [2014/09/16 20:35] – [EXPERT,SUPER,XVI,030 (SH4 Unit)] eidispreface:why_x68000_s_caps_are_almost_broken [2014/10/07 18:12] – [Compact XVI,030 Compact] eidis
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 ====== ACE (SH2 Unit) ====== ====== ACE (SH2 Unit) ======
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 +It has the same design as the PSU of Expert but features lower rated capacitors. It is recommended to use use the capacitor ratings which are mentioned in the Expert section.
  
 ====== EXPERT,SUPER,XVI,030 (SH4 Unit) ====== ====== EXPERT,SUPER,XVI,030 (SH4 Unit) ======
  
-All info taken from: http://x68k.net/x68dengen/+Almost all info taken from: http://x68k.net/x68dengen/
  
 All X68000 power supplies fail because of the capacitors. Here are a few common symptoms and solutions: All X68000 power supplies fail because of the capacitors. Here are a few common symptoms and solutions:
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   -The fuse gets blown if C9 is faulty. Replace all electrolytic capacitors, 4A fuse and check if there are no signs of damage to the ZD31 or near it.   -The fuse gets blown if C9 is faulty. Replace all electrolytic capacitors, 4A fuse and check if there are no signs of damage to the ZD31 or near it.
   -Most parts though discontinued have generic replacements available. The only custom-made part is the transformer but it is very reliable and does not break easily.   -Most parts though discontinued have generic replacements available. The only custom-made part is the transformer but it is very reliable and does not break easily.
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 +**Schematics**
 +  *[[http://nfggames.com/x68000/Schematics/PSU/X68000_EXPERT_PSU_Schematics_v1.5.pdf|X68000 Expert PSU Schematics]]
  
 ^Part number  ^Part description  ^Notes  ^ ^Part number  ^Part description  ^Notes  ^
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 ====== PRO ====== ====== PRO ======
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 +**Schematics**
 +  *[[http://nfggames.com/x68000/Schematics/PSU/X68000_PRO_PSU_Schematics.pdf|X68000 Pro PSU Schematics]]
  
 ====== Compact XVI,030 Compact ====== ====== Compact XVI,030 Compact ======
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 +These are more tolerant. Their capacitors leak but usually do not kill anything and a simple recap is all that is needed.
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 +**Schematics**
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 +  *[[http://nfggames.com/x68000/Schematics/PSU/X68000_Compact_030_PSU_Schematics.pdf|X68000 Compact/030 PSU Schematics]]
  
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