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==Cursor Knob==
==Cursor Knob==
The Cursor knob is prone to failure. It becomes jittery and will not scroll properly.
The Cursor knob is prone to failure. It becomes jittery and will not scroll properly.
This issue can be rectified by dismantling the rotary encoder and cleaning the inside with isopropyl alcohol.
The scrolling problem's roots come from the lubrication or thickening gel coating the contacts inside and causing interference.
==RIFA capacitors==
==RIFA capacitors==
There are two RIFA capacitors that need to be replaced as they can develop cracks and later fail.
There are three [[RIFA capacitors]] that need to be replaced as they can develop cracks and later fail − two on the line filter PCB, and one under the IEC AC connector.
[[File:2230RIFA.jpg|2230 PSU|300px|left]]
[[File:2230RIFA.jpg|2230 PSU|300px|left]]




[[Category:Instrument repair reports]]
[[Category:Instrument repair reports]]

Latest revision as of 04:08, 26 June 2024

Fan replacement

Q935, Q946, Q947, Q9070 replacement

VR935

The part number for it is: 1N978B

Cursor Knob

The Cursor knob is prone to failure. It becomes jittery and will not scroll properly. This issue can be rectified by dismantling the rotary encoder and cleaning the inside with isopropyl alcohol.

The scrolling problem's roots come from the lubrication or thickening gel coating the contacts inside and causing interference.

RIFA capacitors

There are three RIFA capacitors that need to be replaced as they can develop cracks and later fail − two on the line filter PCB, and one under the IEC AC connector.

2230 PSU
2230 PSU