that's a good question. I'd like to get more info on that supply as well. Bill
On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 5:34 PM Jules Richardson via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Does anyone happen to know the value of C13 in a Compaq Portable II power > supply? It's a small-ish tantalum that lives next to the heatsink between > U6 and U7 - although mine doesn't live any more, having just roasted > itself > in spectacular fashion. > > Quite possibly there's some other fault at play, but on the other hand it > may have just been its time; tantalums in vintage stuff seem a little > prone > to failure. > > cheers > > Jules >
