If you do something like that, usually you have to load the 5 volt output and pick a resistor that will draw 1/4 to 1/2 amp. Most supplies will function without a load, but I have seen a few that would not. Jerry Silverman Greentron Inc 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609 864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080 mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Damon" <DAMON101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 10:10 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > You know.....on VCRs, I wonder if a C7 nite light bulb could be used as a > load, not replace the fuse, just a load for the output? Probably too high > resistance to be a good test tho'... > Damon Brunger > damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Telrad Electronic Services > Ft Wayne, IN 46815 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tech Repair CD support" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 10:34 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > > > Or place a light bulb in place of the fuse. > > If it glows real bright or pulses, you still have problems./ > > Jeff > > FAX 717-564-4952 > > Intrepid Video & Electronics > > 501 Luther Rd > > Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 > > Be careful of your thoughts. > > They may become your words any moment. > > Order your tip CD today. Filled with TV, VCR, camcorder tips and more. > > Version 3.0, ready, with more tips, user friendly program. > > $49.00 for CD, plus first year of tip updates. > > sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info > > www.tech-repair.net www.intrepid-video.com > > www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Perry Hill Electronics Service" <phes1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 11:16 PM > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > > > > > > > I started to respond to this earlier. DONT RUN THAT SUPPLY. Unless you > > > use reduced input (AC) voltages. And troubleshoot it stand-alone. > > > Without it plugged into the main board. Check all caps and determine why > > > the secondarys got so high that the 43v zener shorted. As I mentioned. > > > There is a regulation problem. > > > > > > > > > Mark Wentowski > > > Perry Hill Electronics Service > > > 3836 Harrison Rd > > > Montgomery, AL 36109 > > > Voice: (334) 279-5622 > > > Fax: (334) 273-9050 > > > Email: phes1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Patrick Carroll <patronics2003@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 4:06 PM > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Do you mean I can run the supply without this diode in place?? > > > > > > > > > > > > >From: "J Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > >Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > >Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > >Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 15:51:26 -0400 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Sounds like one of the overvoltage protective zener diodes in the > > > > >Samsung-made units. I dont replace those until I have the supply > > > working > > > > >properly or it will just pop it again, and maybe some of the others. > > > > >Jerry Silverman > > > > >Greentron Inc > > > > >4 Newland Ave > > > > >Greenville SC 29609 > > > > >864 232 3889 > > > > >Fax 271 2080 > > > > >mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > > >From: "Jerry" <geiting@xxxxxxxxxx> > > > > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > >Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 2:01 PM > > > > >Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From Thomson's parts finder program: > > > > > > Current Model is VR526 > > > > > > > > > > > > Stock Description Symbol Pkg. Qty. Sug. List > > > > > > Dealer List > > > > > > > > > > > > 212666 DIODE ZENER ZD6 5 $2.12 > > > > >$1.27 > > > > > > > > > > > > They don't list the zener voltage and I don't have this diagram, > > > sorry. > > > > > > > > > > > > Jerry Eiting geiting@xxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > Christians Electronic Service > > > > > > Piqua, Ohio > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: "Patrick Carroll" <patronics2003@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > > Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 9:19 PM > > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > | > > > > > > | John mentioned it might be 43v, and looking at the diode it has > > > 43 > > > > >stamped > > > > > > | on it, so maybe thats it, thanks. > > > > > > | > > > > > > | > > > > > > | >From: Cliff Afflick <sgt.cliff@xxxxxxx> > > > > > > | >Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > | >To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > | >Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA VR526 > > > > > > | >Date: Fri, 03 May 2002 16:24:26 -0600 > > > > > > | > > > > > > > | > > > > > > > | >Pat > > > > > > | >It could be 6 volts. > > > > > > | >Cliff. > > > > > > | >----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > | >From: "Patrick Carroll" <patronics2003@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > > | >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > > | >Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 9:17 AM > > > > > > | >Subject: [TechAssist] RCA VR526 > > > > > > | > > > > > > > | > > > > > > > | > > > > > > > > | > > > > > > > > | > > Hey Techs, > > > > > > | > > > > > > > > | > > Does anyone know the value of ZD6 in the power supply of > > > this VCR? 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