Hi ya people
I have an atom x power supply ( its powers tattoo guns)...Recently its just stopped working, no power, no lights, nothing. unit appears totally dead. It is powdered by a maplin 19volt power supply. The unit then regulates the voltage output to the ink guns.the manufacturer has removed all identification from the ICs on the board...
My question...How do I identify the ICs ....I have no schmatics or parts list for this unit, and the manufacturer doesn't want to help as the unit is out of warranty.

 

Welcome to AAC!
Have you tested the Maplin power supply to make sure it is actually working properly?

 

Welcome to AAC!
Have you tested the Maplin power supply to make sure it is actually working properly?

Thx for your reply...its 19.volts but i did notice when I plugged it into the atom...there was a sparky from socket...

 

Also when maplins power supply is plugged into the Atom...the voltage drops to zero on the board

 

Sounds like the Atom is short-circuiting the supply.
Check for any bulging/leaky capacitors on the Atom board.
Have a close inspection of the board with a magnifier, looking for a any signs of component/board discolouring or overheating.

 

Sounds like the Atom is short-circuiting the supply.
Check for any bulging/leaky capacitors on the Atom board.
Have a close inspection of the board with a magnifier, looking for a any signs of component/board discolouring or overheating.

Already done that matey.... all caps look ok....only found 1 LED dicoloured an on further inspection it fell too bits... I removed what was left on the board...