Date   : Sat, 23 May 2009 13:59:57 +0100
From   : zeem.uk@... (Alex Taylor)
Subject: x2 capacitor replacement

2009/5/23 naz sajid <tbkc@...>:

> I know its been mentioned before but what is the supplier and part no. for
> the capacitor in the bbc psu that usually gives of smoke?

I haven't got my spare BBC PSU here and I can't remember the part
numbers/component sizes, but I'm sure I ordered mine from either CPC
or Maplin. I think I've also pulled a few out of broken CRT monitors.

> Also is this replacement actually necessary?

No. You can just leave the blown one in, or remove it (the smell
lingers for ages otherwise). Although this will allow electrical noise
onto the mains, so it's probably a good idea to replace it anyway -
they're not expensive.

-- 
Alex Taylor