This transformer died leaving a horrible smell behind. Fortunately the bulb is still relatively unscathed with just an oddly colored spot. Credit: Justin B.
Category Archive: Transformers
Jan
24
Part 431KD20 Varistors blow
These varistors were protecting a transformer when they died. The transformer was protected as the fuse blew – thanks to the varistors. Credit: bhungy
Jan
23
Xbox PCB charred
Two views of the same xbox board that not only lost the blue smoke but also lost the black smoke. Credits: Daniel Celion from Sweden.
Nov
10
CCFL output shorted by insect
This picture comes from a Mitsubishi Diamondview 24″ monitor. An insect came in contact with the CCFL output of this inverter and was charred to a crisp. This lead to arcing on the board which destroyed the PCB and the inverter. Credit: PodeCoet.
Oct
29
Transformer on LCD backlight inverter from a Compaq Armada E500
The transformer leads apparently arced over. The owner describes the part as having died with a drawn out crackle and a smell of burning PCB. Credit: Asheem Linaval from CA, USA