Okay. I was a bit excited; just got a new (to me) IIfx; was told it booted and chimed. I had some work to I to clean it up, but wanted to ensure the chime myself. I put in the two batteries and plugged in the computer and a monitor. Pressed the power button and got a chime! But this was quickly followed by a snap and flame emanating from the board. It was the tantalum capacitor at C1-- can't read the number on the board as now it is a bit scorched. I quickly unplugged it and alerted my family that things were okay.... just a little fire....
A couple of questions....
a) Is the board screwed now....
b) Is it just the tantalum capacitor -- is it just the cap or something more
c) What should my next move be to figure this out... I can replace the cap obviously; but how else to trouble shoot.
Thanks for any help...
I think from others that this is a known issue in C1; I was overzealous and excited and should have replaced the C1... but just need guidance.
A couple of questions....
a) Is the board screwed now....
b) Is it just the tantalum capacitor -- is it just the cap or something more
c) What should my next move be to figure this out... I can replace the cap obviously; but how else to trouble shoot.
Thanks for any help...
I think from others that this is a known issue in C1; I was overzealous and excited and should have replaced the C1... but just need guidance.
