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LC TDK 699-0153 PSU Reference

SuperSVGA

Well-known member

LC TDK 699-0153 PSU​

Since there doesn't seem to be a lot of information on these LC power supplies, I thought I would share what I've been working on the past few months.

My next goal is figuring out what everything on the board does in order to ease diagnosis, unfortunately I don't know much about SMPS or EE in general, so if anyone has any insights feel free to share. I vaguely understand what's going on but not enough to determine how specific voltages are sourced.
Also if anyone can determine the specs of the two transformers, let me know.

Board Components​

All the components on the board, with whatever specs I could determine. I wasn't able to identify most of the diodes.
Capacitors​
Loc​
Capacitance​
Voltage​
Type​
Temp​
Lead​
Height​
Diameter​
C10.22uF250VX1 Safety23.5mm19.7mm24.9mm
C20.1uF250VX1 Safety22.9mm16mm24.6mm
C33.3nF400VCeramic Safety7.2mm14.7mm13.4mm
C43.3nF400VCeramic Safety7.2mm14.7mm13.4mm
C5180uF385VElectrolytic85°C10.5mm25mm30mm
C60.01uF630VMetal Film12mm
C88.2uF50VElectrolytic105°C5.15mm10.8mm5.25mm
C90.001uFPolyester Film4.5mm
C100.047uF50VPolyester Film6.7mm
C113.3nFPolyester Film4.5mm
C123.3nF400VCeramic Safety7.2mm14.7mm13.4mm
C133.3nF400VCeramic Safety7.2mm14.7mm13.4mm
C140.01uFPolyester Film6mm5mm
C511000uF10VElectrolytic105°C5.25mm21.9mm10mm
C521000uF10VElectrolytic105°C5.25mm21.9mm10mm
C53270uF25VElectrolytic105°C3.8mm19.9mm8mm
C54270uF25VElectrolytic105°C3.8mm19.9mm8mm
C551000uF10VElectrolytic105°C5.25mm21.9mm10mm
C5656uF25VElectrolytic3mm4.8mm
C570.1uF63VMetal Film
C6047uF25VElectrolytic105°C4.7mm
C610.001uF250VPolyester Film
C620.22uF63VMetal Film8.7mm
C64270uF10VElectrolytic
C660.001uF250VPolyester Film
Resistors​
Loc​
Resistance​
Power​
Tolerance​
R11MΩ1/4W (250mW)±5%
R3150KΩ1/2W (500mW)±5%
R4150KΩ1/2W (500mW)±5%
R5120KΩ1/2W (500mW)±5%
R639Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R7120KΩ1/8W (125mW)±5%
R813KΩ1/8W (125mW)±1%
R95.6KΩ1/8W (125mW)±1%
R10260Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R11120Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R120.22Ω1/2W (500mW)±5%
R13120Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R14150KΩ1/8W (125mW)±5%
R150.22Ω1/2W (500mW)±5%
R1610KΩ1/8W (125mW)±5%
R5127Ω1/2W (500mW)±5%
R54460Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R5710KΩ1/8W (125mW)±5%
R5822Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R596.8Ω1/8W (125mW)±5%
R6112KΩ1/8W (125mW)±1%
R622.2KΩ1/8W (125mW)±5%
R63220KΩ1/4W (250mW)±5%
R64100Ω1/4W (250mW)±5%
R662.2KΩ1/8W (125mW)±5%
Diodes​
Loc​
Identifier​
Type​
CR1KBP06M 3N250Bridge Rectifier
CR2
CR32 2G 1DF
CR424BZener
CR562BZener
CR51C82MBarrier Diode
CR52B82MBarrier Diode
CR532 2G 1DF
CR54Zener
CR55Zener
CR56Zener
CR572 2G 1DF
Other Components​
Loc​
Name​
Identifier​
F12A 250V T2A
IC1Power ICM51996P
IC51Voltage RegulatorC78N05
IC53OptocouplerSharp PC111
IC54Shunt RegulatorHA17431P
IC55ThyristorNEC 8P2
L1Power Choke?290A P27
L51Inductor - 2.2uH2R2M
L52Inductor - 4.7uH4R7M
L53Inductor - 2.4uH?
Q1MOSFETK1024
R2Thermistor16D-9
R56Potentiometer202
T1TransformerTDK MT1311 M92411
T51TransformerT29 MX
24AWG Solid Wire
5 Pin LC Power

Unpopulated Board Photos​

Images of the board with all the components removed.
front.pngback-1.png

Populated Board Photo​

A picture of a fully populated board, with replaced secondary capacitors.
IMG_2667.png

Redrawn Board Photos​

The PCB redrawn, mostly accurate.
Gerber files are also attached in the post.
PCB-TestFront.JPGPCB-TestBack.JPG

Board Schematic​

A rough schematic of the board. Hopefully it's somewhat readable.
Schematic_TDK 699-0153.png
 

Attachments

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Thank you so much for this. I recently obtained an LCIII. I recapped the power supply but I'm getting low voltage on the -5V rail. Hopefully this helps me track down the problem!
 

SuperSVGA

Well-known member
Correction to resistor R10, I believe it's actually supposed to be a 27KΩ resistor. I guess the first board I was looking at was discolored a bit.
Also R54 should be 470Ω, not 460Ω
 
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devius

Member
This is great! I also recently drew the schematic for a TDK PSU, but it’s part number 614-0003. Seems similar enough to this one though. I can share it as well if there’s interest.
 

dan.dem

Well-known member
Thank you SuperSVGA this is a great step to successful repairs of the LC power supplies! While replacing the PS with a modern one is feasible, keeping the original ones working feels more satisfying to me.

Please, can someone try to explain the function of the circuitry? This may hint about the missing component specs.
My own knowledge is more (i.e. less) than rusty.
Anyway, I would like to start discussing the schematic myself, even if there are more questions marks than useful information. Probably it provokes some, very welcome, corrections.

Starting with the two fuses U1 and U2, I can only guess one is quicker.
Then I see a filter consisting of C1, a double choke L1, and C2.
?? R1 makes sure, there is always a minimal load on the input circuit, and slightly dampens the CLC-filter??
C3 and C4 are actual in series and ?? make the mains voltage symmetrical to the device ground ??
CR1 is KBP06G, a 600V 1.5 A bridge rectifier.

Probably, someone more competent may take over. Thank you!
 

dan.dem

Well-known member
I probably should have made that more clear, there's only one fuse, but the holder is two parts making the symbol two sections.
Oh, sorry, I misread this.
Anyway, my hope is that a better understanding of the circuitry leads to recommended procedures for error tracing and repair.
This PS isn't a too complicated, and doesn't need very expensive equipment to repair - like a logic board does.

My hope is we can build up some competence here necessary for reviving classic Mac's PS.
 

Bit-Worker

New member
Hi Everybody!

I have just gotten an LC II with a dead power supply, none of the voltages are right, they are mostly around 1-2V, nowhere near what they should, and I would like to attempt to repair.
I never had Mac LCs before, but this PSU is so cute and pretty simple, its amazing!

Thanks *SuperSVGA* for posting this info! It's priceless!

And sharing this info, to be able to fix old gear, does more for the planet than charging for grocery plastic bags... :D:):D
 

Mauk

New member
Hello there
I have an old LC (32 years old) and am trying to repair the PSU at the moment.
Hopefully all goes well:)
 

Phipli

Well-known member
Pretty seriously covered here, but since I've already collected the data and also recorded the series and make (series only for the Nichicons), I'll post it and my "map" here.

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bnilsson

New member
I have a Mac LC from mid 90's, I am trying to revive it.

The TDK PS was dead to start, came to life after a few hours (as old electrolytic capacitors sometimes do).
Then it suddenly died again.
I read this thread with great interest.

Replaced all electrolytic caps, the PC came back to life but died again.
Overvoltage 14V/6V or nothing (tick-tick) dependent on the trimmer pot setting.
Replaced the optocoupler. No good.
Replaced the shunt regulator. No good.

Looking at the PCB, it looked strange and icky.
I rinsed the PCB in isopropanol a few times, the liquid in the bucket became severely yellow.
I wiped it off and let it dry.

Started the PS, now it worked perfectly.

The old capacitors had leaked their electrolyte onto a thick layer on the PCB, shorting out all control circuitry.

Lesson learned.

BN
 

lostone

Member
Has anyone found a modern equivalent of the C78N05 (IC51)? I've got the unstable -5V output after recapping (and looks like there may be electrolyte or something else on the board, cleaning has been in progress next would be depop and clean or ultrasonic. But before doing that I started looking at components to understand if something isn't working.

I wasn't able to find the TDK MT1311 pinout and while there's a schematic above, I'm not clear what transformer output voltages should be feeding the C78N05. I can see the transformer has 2 inputs and 3 outputs so could throw low voltage AC on the inputs and measure the outputs unless someone else has already done that fun work.
I also question if the C78N05 pin labels in the schematic are correct. Pin 2 is wired directly to the -5V output, so shouldn't that be output not input? I also wonder about transformer p6 being connected to C78N05 pin 2 not pin 1 as shown in the IC51 connections. Looks like transformer pin 5 is connected to pin 1 of C78N05 via the CR(diode). At least that's what my board looks like

7805 (not with the C prefix and N) had different wiring 1: input, 2: ground, 3: output. which this board would be wired similar to how you'd wire a positive regulator for negative output.

The board appears to have this wiring:
1: to the transformer pin5 via the diode labeled CR53 (at least it looks and tests like a .5V diode)
2: to -5V output and transformer pin 6
3: to Ground

If I test with the configuration in the schematic pin out I get .4V on the output, but if I wire up with the standard 7805 with 9V on pin 1 wiring I get -4V on the output with Vin 9V, 10V gets me -5V out.

I found the Panasonic AN79N05 which at least has an N in the part number. I also noticed the Astec version of this supply uses a AN79N05. The 7900 is basically the negative output version of the 7800 regulator.

What isn't clear is if the C and N characters in the C78N05 indicate anything. I suspect the C may just be a manufacturer label, but is the N important? Maybe Negative, maybe internal construction (NPN)? I don't know.

Does anyone have specs on the transformer to check it's not internally shorted? I measured resistances and can see nothing's internally open, and appears to be 3 output wired together in groups of 2 (p1/2, p3/4, and p5/6 with schematic labels). Ground appears to be directly connected to p3 and not a CT with other pins. I know those are just two ends of each coil and how they get used depends on how the circuit is wired.

I also had to the joy of accidently removing a pad while removing components so I get to enjoy some pad repair in this process. Luckily I will fully embrace the chance at something I enjoy. at least with these larger pads it can be fun!
 

SuperSVGA

Well-known member
Has anyone found a modern equivalent of the C78N05 (IC51)?
I think something like the ST L7805ABV may work. Not all 7805s are quite the same and I don't remember what qualities are typically required, but the L7805ABV at least shows an example of it being used for negative voltage:
Screenshot 2024-02-21 at 2.16.16 PM.png

I also question if the C78N05 pin labels in the schematic are correct. Pin 2 is wired directly to the -5V output, so shouldn't that be output not input?
I think the numbering may be incorrect on the schematic symbol, but the labels should be correct. It's been a while so I don't remember what library or part that symbol came from, I may have had to adapt it a few times and that messed up the numbering.
 

ben68k

Member
Hi,

Excellent work with the schematic. I have been working on one of these. Would someone with a working supply be able to measure the vcc voltage to the M51996P so I know what it should be? On mine I am getting about 40v. But the spec sheet for that chip says max vcc is around 30v. But when I look at the schematic and manually calculate based on resistor voltage divider from KBP06G output to pin 14 it calculates out to around 40v. How can this be? I am clearly missing something here.

Thank you all

ben
 

ben68k

Member
Hi,

Excellent work with the schematic. I have been working on one of these. Would someone with a working supply be able to measure the vcc voltage to the M51996P so I know what it should be? On mine I am getting about 40v. But the spec sheet for that chip says max vcc is around 30v. But when I look at the schematic and manually calculate based on resistor voltage divider from KBP06G output to pin 14 it calculates out to around 40v. How can this be? I am clearly missing something here.

Thank you all

ben
Ok, so, maybe never mind; maybe I figured out my confusion. I was calculating everything from a dc static point of view and forgetting to take into account the dynamics of the startup time of the control chip. I think it all makes sense now.
thank you
ben
 

lostone

Member
@ben68k since you're actively digging around in the circuit, could you do me a favor and check the voltages on the C78N05 (IC51). I can't figure out the input voltage (pin1), (with pins numbers 1, 2. 3 when looking at the label side). As noted a couple posts early I am unsure questions about the schematic labels/signals and my -5V is totally unstable and trying to figure out if that's regulating correctly. When I test with a DC supply as a negative regulator my output varies with the input voltage and I thought that should be constant over a wide input voltage range. Thanks if you can.
 

bnys

Member
This may be a basic question but how do the colors on the wires correspond the different rails on this PSU? I assume black is GND, but what are yellow, orange, and blue? I have this PSU but it's completely dead and I have no way to measure them right now.
 

lostone

Member
This may be a basic question but how do the colors on the wires correspond the different rails on this PSU? I assume black is GND, but what are yellow, orange, and blue? I have this PSU but it's completely dead and I have no way to measure them right now.
One of several nice things about the Astec AA16-251 version of this supply (which also needed a restore after the two 120uF caps C17 and C20 were found to have 0 capactiance) is the wires are soldered directly into the board with silkscreens! Orange: +5, Yellow: +12, and Blue: -5. This is also the same connector found on the IIGS which also included -12V on a green wire at the unused pin 6 between yellow and blue wires. FWIW, this voltage color scheme has been a constant since the original Apple II.
 
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