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PSU #099, an EX354RD

A project log for Thurlby Thandar PSU repair

You Keep What You Fix

keithKeith 03/05/2024 at 16:230 Comments

This is a switch-mode PSU, so the mains is rectified to around 400 volts DC inside.

Extra care is required to avoid touching this dangerous part of the PCB.

Instruction manual:

EX354RD+EX354RT_Instruction_Manual-Iss6.pdf

Fault:

Not marked on unit.

Suspected cause:

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Examination:

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Action:

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Result:

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Status:

Unknown.

Photos:

Plenty of room allows passive cooling:

Front panel:

Power inlet area:

IC8 is an L4981A, a power factor corrector that does most of the control work:

https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4981.pdf

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