Hi,
I have a Roland RE-501 that I was trying to repair. After replacing the motor bearing, it was working quite well except for the compressor and expander.
I discovered that both VR8 and VR9 were faulty, so I replaced them with new trimmers. While adjusting VR8, something around the motor or the three regulators (Q100, Q103, Q106) started smoking, and shortly after, the motor stopped running.
After further inspection, I found that both tantalum capacitors (C112 and C113) were shorted, so I replaced them. However, the motor still does not run, and all voltages appear to be too high. Instead of +15.6V, I measured +24V, and on the negative rail, instead of -15.9V, I measured -21V (measured on the power legs of IC101).
I tested Q100, Q103, and Q106 with my Chinese T7 multi-tester, and they seem to be fine.
What could cause the voltages on the PSU to rise so much?
Is there a way to test the motor and verify whether it is still functional or if it has burned out?
I have a Roland RE-501 that I was trying to repair. After replacing the motor bearing, it was working quite well except for the compressor and expander.
I discovered that both VR8 and VR9 were faulty, so I replaced them with new trimmers. While adjusting VR8, something around the motor or the three regulators (Q100, Q103, Q106) started smoking, and shortly after, the motor stopped running.
After further inspection, I found that both tantalum capacitors (C112 and C113) were shorted, so I replaced them. However, the motor still does not run, and all voltages appear to be too high. Instead of +15.6V, I measured +24V, and on the negative rail, instead of -15.9V, I measured -21V (measured on the power legs of IC101).
I tested Q100, Q103, and Q106 with my Chinese T7 multi-tester, and they seem to be fine.
What could cause the voltages on the PSU to rise so much?
Is there a way to test the motor and verify whether it is still functional or if it has burned out?