Re: [NTLK] Smoking eMate

It is quite likely. I inherited one with this problem and that was the
only damage.
see
<http://marc.info/?l=newtontalk&m=111939758329669&w=2>
As I recall David Humphrey also offered a good discussion of this
componant.

Woody

On Mar 26, 2008, at 8:28 PM, Simon Jensen-Fellows wrote:

> Bah,
>
> I just bought a beautiful eMate to go with my 2100. Since it didn't
> come with a power adapter, I also bought a third party power supply
> and sure enough, the moment I plugged it in it began smoking.
>
> Disassembling it, the only component with visible damage is the DZ1.
> Everything else about this eMate is literally in brand spanking new
> condition.
>
> Since I work for a major consumer of semiconductors, sourcing a
> replacement and soldering it is not a problem. However, I wonder what
> the likelihood of the DZ1 (or, TPSMB10) being the only component
> needing replacement is ?
> What else is likely to be damaged ? I have access to test equipment
> and reasonable technical ability.
>
> Thanks in anticipation.
>
> -Simon
>

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