Forum: Test Equipment Usage, Techniques, and Reviews
02-03-2013, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 256
Repairing shunt in DVOM??
I have a generic DVOM that is having issues. It wont read volts or Ohms, but it will read zero Ohms when shorting the leads. The shunt inside looks to be burnt. Can I use solid copper wire to replace...
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
08-02-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
Re: Sparkle power trouble
I decided to scrap it. in the process of removing components and wires, I never did find an obvious 3.3v sense wire hole. I did however find a +5sb hole.I pick up another soon and be more cautious....
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
08-01-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
08-01-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
Re: Sparkle power trouble
Unfortunately I desoldered and removed them. There was a 24 gauge brown wire I removed before I really knew what I was doing. I will post what labels I can find tonight. Hopefully I can figure it out...
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
07-31-2012, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
Re: Sparkle power trouble
Lol with dept, bills, and kids theres nothing left for my hobbies even working full time at $12+/Hr.
I connected loads to the 3.3v and 5v rails (bulbs) and the light and it runs. As soon as i...
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
07-30-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
Re: Sparkle power trouble
Ok If I unplug the AC cord for 5 seconds, The unit will come back on. If I apply any load the the 12 rail it powers back off. Sounds like this;
The bad part is, I desoldered the small leads;...
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
07-30-2012, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
Re: Sparkle power trouble
Ok, it was miraculously running again today at 11.2v on the dvm. As soon as I touched the yellow and black wires to the leads in my CB, it went dead again.
It does not have a rectifier bridge, but...
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Forum: Power Supply Design and Troubleshooting
07-30-2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 633
Sparkle power trouble
I was in the process of converting a Sparkle power ATX power supply for use with my CB radio. The unit was running at 11.5v (kinda low?) and I decided to check the 12v yellow leads with a test light...
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Forum: Custom Tweaks, Modifications, and Revisions
12-29-2011, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
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Forum: Custom Tweaks, Modifications, and Revisions
12-29-2011, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
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Forum: Other Devices with Bad Capacitors
12-27-2011, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 674
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Forum: Other Devices with Bad Capacitors
12-27-2011, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 674
LG dreyer control board no powah.
I have an LG frontloading dreyer #dre2050W (210v)that doesnt turn on when hitting the power button, however the light inside the drum is on. Reserching leadsd me to believe the control board...
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Forum: Off Topic / Lounge
12-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 2,171
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Forum: Custom Tweaks, Modifications, and Revisions
12-11-2011, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
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Forum: Custom Tweaks, Modifications, and Revisions
12-11-2011, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
Re: Xbox RROD succesfully fixed plus modded
Rrod again this morning. Will try heat gun and bolts/washers next. Thinking a new slim sounds good. Maybe install my case on a new elite along with cooling mods. This sucks.
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Forum: Custom Tweaks, Modifications, and Revisions
12-11-2011, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
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Forum: Custom Tweaks, Modifications, and Revisions
12-10-2011, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
Xbox RROD succesfully fixed plus modded
Our Halo 3 edition (Elite) Xbox went RROD about three months ago. The wife looked into sending it to Microshaft, but they wanted $100 due to it being beyond the RROD extended warranty (over 3 years...
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Forum: Off Topic / Lounge
11-28-2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,162
Re: Coolant question
Use distilled water with your 50/50 coolant mix. Tap water has minerals that will cause electrolysis between the dissimilar metals.
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Forum: Troubleshooting Laptops & Notebooks
11-27-2011, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 646
Views: 49,677
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Forum: Off Topic / Lounge
11-27-2011, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,880
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Forum: Off Topic / Lounge
11-25-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 236
Whos decorated
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32263&stc=1&d=1322283876
Did it tonight
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Forum: General Computer Discussion
11-25-2011, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 390
Views: 44,403
Re: Post your system.......
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32262&stc=1&d=1322280129
SpidermanII is the case and the computers name.
PSU Therlatake Purepower 1.3 #W0119RU 400W
XP Home Ed.
Asus K8N...
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Forum: General Computer Discussion
11-25-2011, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,026
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Forum: Off Topic / Lounge
11-24-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 206
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Forum: Off Topic / Lounge
11-23-2011, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 773
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