Hi guys,
I've received a replacement flyback transformer for the VT330. I'd like
some advice about what other components it would be worth replacing at
the same time. The transformer suffered from arcing but there doesn't
appear to be any physical damage to any other components.
I've got a replacement output transistor on the list, could anyone
advise as to what else would be worth replacing - I'd like to get the
terminal back to working condition with the best chance of a few years
more use? My gut feeling is to also look at diodes and high voltage
capacitors on the output side of the transformer, as well as the two
I would certainly check the rectifiers nd capacitors for the supplied
derrived from the flyback. Problems here could be what damaged the
flyback in the first place (I have seen this happen in VT100s).
large electrolytics on the input side of the power
supply. I'm presuming
Why? Do you have any reason to suspect them?
that resistors don't normally need replacing. I
have to weigh up the
benefit of replacing components with the possibility that I don't get an
exact replacement and balls something up.
There are several high voltage (1000V+) capacitors are polypropylene. Do
these typically stay stable over time?
It's not so much that they may have drifted in value, but rather than
they may break down when the high voltage is applied acorss them.
-tony