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Default What fails in CCFL inverters?

On Sat, 2 May 2009 21:14:26 -0700, John E. wrote:

The HV transformer. Power it in a dark room, you'll probably see it spark.


So I just kept cycling power and... it has been powered on for over 2 hours
now with no problems.

I'm beginning to suspect the electrolytic caps. Being el-cheepo (no-name)
brand, they probably went intermittent short or low ESR and blew the fuse.


High ESR !