On 20/07/2011 23:11, Geoff wrote:
In message , Moonraker
writes
Model number NN-V659 has gone kaput. The instructions say it must only
be replaced by a qualified engineer. Surely it cannot be that
difficult, is it just a safety matter? Any tips, also source of spare
lamp and type/rating.

NN-V659 bulb brings up a number of hits on google

e.g.
Http://www.espares.co.uk/part/microw...p/1095/308/0/4
03765/510048/universal-e17-15-watt-mic.html

I expect it is trivial to do if you can tie your own shoelaces

UNplug and leave for at least 24 hours and then still watch out for a
lethal voltage on the big capacitor if the bleed resistor has gone open
circuit



I don't want to take it apart to find the details then re-assemble
only to take apart a little later to replace it.

Thanks Geoff, you were correct,it was easy even though I wear slip on
shoes! The spare was bit of a problem, the direct replacement is no
longer available, so I went to a local repair shop, they supplied me
with a separate holder and lamp that with a bit of manoeuvring fits ok.
The plus side is if it goes again I just need to get a lamp, which is
readily available. Thanks

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