Vintage Synth Repair

Thanks for the reply.

Is there any way of confirming that the little transformer is shot.
Should it be o/c with my meter?

There is also a small transistor (2SC1815) feeding the transformer that could be suspect..!?

Cheers,
TOM



--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "narfman96" <narfman96@...> wrote:
>
> You should have around 100 volts ac on the plug coming from the inverter. It can be quite a bit higher if there isn't any load. Plus you should be able to hear the whine of the inverter. 
> 
> --- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "Quazimodo" <noddyspuncture@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys,
> > 
> > I am looking at a Korg Wavestation EX with currently no backlight. I bought a new backlight foil and installed it - but still no joy.
> > 
> > I checked to see if the volts were there on the small plug feeding it and there's nothing.
> > 
> > Can any one confirm for me please what voltage I should be getting? And also, would anyone know what could be a common fault on these for a lack of volts here?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > TOM
> >
>