
Apple II Computer Info
Bad Power Cord
Unplug and replug the power cord at the point where it connects to
the IIe. Turn ON power. Try wiggling the power cord. If the Power Supply
comes ON at any time, try substituting a power cord from a known-working
IIe. If this fixes the problem, you can be pretty sure that the problem was
a power cord with a broken wire.
Poor Power Supply Connector Connection
Unplug and re-plug the Power Supply cable to the motherboard. Turn ON
power. If the machine seems to respond, or responds when the connector is
wiggled, you probably have a dirty or loose connection.
Clean the power supply plug and socket with an alcohol swab. Using
long-nosed pliers slightly re-crimp the 'holes' on the socket (or, insert a
jewler's screwdriver into the space between each hole and the plastic casing
and twist). The idea is to restore a firm grip for all contacts.
Another possibility is a loose or broken socket solder connection to
the motherboard. The repair is to remove the motherboard and re-solder the
connections to the socket.
Bad Switch
It is fairly easy to identify a bad switch-- it will, usually, not snap
cleanly into position, feel crunchy, and/or have a burn spot. The repair is
to replace the switch with some AC power switch that will fit. Or, you can
permanently connect the switched lines and add an in-line switch to the
power cord.
Blown Fuse
Some power supplies may have a fuse. Open the power supply. Look for a
fuse mounted to the circuit board. If there is one, check it. An Ohm meter can
be used to check for continuity if it is not obvious that the fuse is blown.
If the fuse is blown, replace it.
Bad "Globar" Element
Look toward the end where the power cord is connected. Somewhere close
to the place where wires from the switch go to the circuit board there
should be a small disk-shaped component which is not a disk capacitor.
Probably, it will be black with no markings. This is a "globar" resistor.
Check it to be sure that it is not cracked and that both leads are really
connected to the disk.
If the globar element is broken or if a lead has popped off, you will
need to get a replacement from an electronics supply shop. (Tell the shop
person where the globar resister comes from and describe its size.)
Blown Electrolytic Capacitor(s)
On the end of the circuit board near the Switch are some relatively
large electrolytic capacitors (typically these are tubular aluminum things
with shrink-wrapped grey or light-green covers on which there are markings).
Usually, they are the same size and have the same uF value and Voltage
rating. One (or more) of these may be obviously blown or may just show some
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