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Power Adapter Repair job for if you used the wrong power adapter on an electronic instrument? I own an old Suzuki Omnichord (an electronic instrument) and it recently stopped working after accide...

 

Power Adapter

Power Adapter
Repair job for if you used the wrong power adapter on an electronic instrument?

I own an old Suzuki Omnichord (an electronic instrument) and it recently stopped working after accidentally using the wrong power adapter type (everything about it was wrong except that it fit). Very generally speaking, how easy of a repair job will it take to get him running again?

I don't know much about electronics, but I am hoping it will be as easy as taking it to a shop, them finding a lone fried component, and switching it out with a new one.

What sorts of scenarios can occur when plugging a power adapter of the wrong type into an electronic instrument?

I am not familiar with the Suzuki Ommichord so I will answer in general terms. Usually plugging in the wrong adapter burns out the power supply inside the unit because the voltage is too high, the polarity of the voltage is wrong or you try to use an AC output adapter in a DC unit or vice versa. The solution can be as simple as a fuse inside that needs replacing (inexpensive) to frying the whole power supply ( $$$). You may be lucky and only have one or two components that have fried but if the components cannot be identified or if they are obsolete parts that are not available anymore the unit may not be fixable. The only way you will know for sure is to take it into the repair shop and hope for the best.

Good luck!



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Take Actions for PA-1650-02 power adapter problem

PA-1650-02 (http://www.papatek.com/PA-1650-02/ ) power adapter fan can be replaced. But make sure that it is removed by technicians because if you remove it improperly, you might get electrocuted even if the power has already been removed. In the case of PC shutting down randomly by itself, make sure that the laptop ac adapter maintains its right temperature. Also check if the fan is working properly. It could also be the cause of unstable adapter. If this happens, it is advisable to replace your PA-1650-02 power adapter.
DIY Diagnosis
One most common symptoms of PA-1650-02 power adapter failure is the inability of power to come on. Several reasons might cause this to happen. The first thing you should do is to check whether the socket has power. To do this, all you have to do is to unplug your computer and try other plug. It can be a radio or a lamp. If the radio or the lamp work, then you have to check whether your computer plug is already busted. This might be a rare circumstance but it is probable to happen.
Another thing worth checking is the voltage setting. At the back of the CPU where the PA-1650-02 power adapter is visible, you can surely locate the voltage selector. Check if it is on the right setting, which is 220v. On a 110v country, set the laptop ac adapter to 110V. If in case the power comes on but there is no live screen, you may try shutting down the computer again. Booting for at least two times would make the PA-1650-02 power adapter to stabilize. Usually, this happens when the motherboard demands more timing from the current laptop ac adapter.
Another common cause of PA-1650-02 power adapter failure is the fan defect. If the adapter is working properly, you should not hear any cranking sound. You must also feel a breeze from the laptop ac adapter. If you hear a cranking sound, there is no need to panic. Make sure that the sound is not caused by any solid object interfering with the blades of the fan. If you notice that the PA-1650-02 power adapter fan creates noisy whistle-like sound, the cause could be the capacitor.
Actions
Since the PA-1650-02 power adapter receives the first surge of alternating current, it heats fast when used and cools down when the computer is shut down. The heat produced by electric surge can cause the components to overheat more frequently than other parts of the CPU. As the consequence, the PA-1650-02 power adapter is the particular part that is most prone to failure.

 

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