Ok. Did all of that except for locate the R1 on the motor driver circuit. Replaced C23 just for kicks but no change. Didnt think it was out just the way it charged with my meter.
Managed to locate the little current limiting power supply kit I assembled ages ago. Hooked up the board to 12vdc limited to 1A through C23. Heard a little click. Left it there for a while whilst I ran my finger over all the components and actually didn't find anything getting warm. Not even the motor driver although it had no load on it.
I couldn't help myself and installed it into the fridge with an extension for the accessory 12vdc reconnected. Powered up the fridge. With much glee and much delight watched as the broken waterline (must have been caught on something) sprayed a little water on the floor instead of up to the icemaker. The main front panel lights up. All functions are satis.
Just not sure what to do next. Although I am well happy to install a separate 12v PSU into the fridge to run this board, I have removed it. Do you think I should leave it on the bench powered up for a while just to be sure there isnt something that will go bang? Maybe run a infarred thermometer over it?
Not having done this before am just being cautious. Should I break the connection to the onboard PSU like mentioned before or just leave it like that. Would prefer to do the minimum.
Mr EPB. Do PM me with your address. I want to send you a bag of New Zealand pineapple lumps. Yep definitely.
Managed to locate the little current limiting power supply kit I assembled ages ago. Hooked up the board to 12vdc limited to 1A through C23. Heard a little click. Left it there for a while whilst I ran my finger over all the components and actually didn't find anything getting warm. Not even the motor driver although it had no load on it.
I couldn't help myself and installed it into the fridge with an extension for the accessory 12vdc reconnected. Powered up the fridge. With much glee and much delight watched as the broken waterline (must have been caught on something) sprayed a little water on the floor instead of up to the icemaker. The main front panel lights up. All functions are satis.
Just not sure what to do next. Although I am well happy to install a separate 12v PSU into the fridge to run this board, I have removed it. Do you think I should leave it on the bench powered up for a while just to be sure there isnt something that will go bang? Maybe run a infarred thermometer over it?
Not having done this before am just being cautious. Should I break the connection to the onboard PSU like mentioned before or just leave it like that. Would prefer to do the minimum.
Mr EPB. Do PM me with your address. I want to send you a bag of New Zealand pineapple lumps. Yep definitely.