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Default AC Adapter Plague

On Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:31:42 -0600, "Mark Zacharias"
wrote:

Many of the newer ones are small switchers and die after 15 months or so.
Mark Z.


I just crack them open, replace the usual bulging electrolytic, and
live happily ever after.
http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/2Wire-power-supply.jpg
http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/2Wire-power-supplies.jpg
The biggest problem is opening the plastic case. Sometimes, it's easy
(using a bench vise). Other times, it's impossible.


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