7 Dec
2005
7 Dec
'05
4:12 a.m.
J.C. Wren wrote:
These are big mambo-jumbo caps in a linear supply,
specifically a
nameless S-100 system. I'm not sure if it's feasible to remove them.
They're screwed into the motherboard, and while I could disassemble the
motherboard from the chassis, it might still be a pain to get them out.
Controlling the voltage into them is pretty easy, via the Variac.
Limiting the current is a whole 'nother problem. Maybe a light bulb in
series with the Variac?
--jc
For that case yes. Variac to come up slow and low wattage lamp to limit
current.
S100 linear supplies are unregulated (usually) before they get on the bus
so a load is NOT needed. Do insure the caps are discharged before inserting
any board.
Allison