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Subject: Tron power supply rebuild

From: Bruce Daily <pocotron@yahoo.com>
Date: 2011-09-03

Hi all-
   I am contemplating a rebuild on my M400's power supply.  My earlier refurbishing was just for the immediate problems(fuse relocated in relation to the swich, fixed loose wires), but it never felt complete.  I will be replacing aging wires, improving connections, and eliminating the unused sections & components (I have an SMS-3 controller).  The old power connector will be replaced with an new IEC configuration.  The supply caps were probably replaced when the SMS-3 was added, as they are a much higher value than the 'tron examples I have seen (the big one is 7500uf), so they are probably good.  I will look for a date code on them, though.  What other improvements can be done?  How much of a problem are the original octal connectors?  All suggestions will be appreciated!
 
   Thanks
    -Bruce D.