I always use the exact replacement, but if you check the other parts in the power supply, are they the same in both? If so I see no problem. The IC's are all the same and the outputs are too. al marquardt ampm@xxxxxxx Al Marquardt Electronic Repair 206 W Main Girardville Pa. 17935 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 11:48 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA PTK169 chassis smps C4108 question > I didn't mention the working voltages (I re-read my post to be sure) I > was referring to the difference between some versions using a 47 mfd in > stead of the 39 mfd, and can either be used,or must I stay with the > exact capacative value. > Phil Bader > > Gary McCartney wrote: > > > > I don't know if you "have to" use the 39uF 100V but I have been doing > > so. I get them at Digikey but they only go as high as 63V, at least the > > last time I ordered. I haven't had any problems with returns using a 63V > > cap rather than 100V as suggested. Why would they ask for 100V when the > > 47 uF is only rated 50V? > > > > Gary McCartney > > > > McCartney Electronics > > Guelph Ontario Canada > > Est. 1984 > > email: gary (at) number63.ca > > > > Philip Bader wrote: > > > > > > In this P46770CKLG1 / PTK169AAS projo I am troubleshooting a dead smps > > > after storm.Changing smps IC U4101 and the surrounding lytics while I'm > > > in there(one was open). > > > Question: C4108 is a 39 mfd electrolytic. The schemo has next to this > > > printed value in "( )" 47 mfd as well. > > > Is this value critical or can I sub to the 47mfd since I have this in > > > stock? > > > I have had SMPS parts kits for the 169's that used a 47 as general > > > replacement for smps C4108. > > > If it used a 39 must I replace it as same? > > > Phil Bader > > > -- > > > Philip Bader > > > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) > > > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 > > > Fax (863) 299-8821 > > > email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > For Professional Technicians Only > > > > > > **************************************************************************** * > > > Classifieds! Buy or Sell! > > > http://sell.tech-assist.org > > > The Tech Address Book: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm > > > Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm > > > Lost Password: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > > > Email Archives: > > > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > > > -- > > > > **************************************************************************** * > > Classifieds! Buy or Sell! > > http://sell.tech-assist.org > > The Tech Address Book: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm > > Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm > > Lost Password: > > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > > Email Archives: > > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > -- > Philip Bader > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 > Fax (863) 299-8821 > email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > For Professional Technicians Only > > **************************************************************************** * > Classifieds! Buy or Sell! > http://sell.tech-assist.org > The Tech Address Book: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm > Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/