Re: Capacitor replacement problem

Thanks for the reply Per

Re: Capacitor replacement problem

Ahh ok thanks for the reply

Hi all,

I am fixing a power supply for a fruit machine, After removing the PSU and unscrewing the holding screws to reveal a capacitor rolling around freely with some burn damage under where it had been originally it occurred that I could indeed need a new one, specifically a 400wv 330uf 105°c Samwha snap in capacitor.
After ordering a like for like replacement (not samwha) it arrived today, I was ready to whip the iron out and get to work then noticed, it has an extra terminal on the negative side, and obviously won't fit in a pcb with two holes.

If I were...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hi all,

Noticed this forum through google searches about electronics, and have noticed it to be very valuable with many knowledgeable members.