JVC DR-MH30SEK PSU Fault - Help Needed

morphix · Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Posts: 4

Hi all,

I have one of these brilliant HDD DVD recorders and it's been a joy to own, until I accidentally blew it up!

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice on how to go about repairing it. I have some experience working with electronics as a technician and hobbyist but I'm no engineer! I have nothing to lose though so willing to give it a try..

First the problem:

It happened when I accidentally shorted the SCART connector on the back..there was a big spark and a popping sound and the machine lost power. I opened it up and noticed a glass 2A quick blow fuse had gone on the PSU so replaced it and powered up..it blew instantly again. So did 2 more.

On examining the PSU board closer I noticed a big scorch mark near a diode (D5106) so I'm guessing that is burnt out and needs replacing..that might explain why the circuit is shorting out the fuse..? I do not want to remove the PSU board if I can help it which appears to be clipped down by those annoying white expanding plastic plug things... so my plan is to solder a new diode across the top of the old one, or just clip out and leave the legs in and solder the new one onto the legs.

I looked up the diode in question on the board which appears to be a
ERA 18-02 fast recovery diode 200/400V / 0.8A.

Does my repair approach sound feasible? Maybe it's a more serious problem?

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jts1957 · Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 2476 Location: Far, Far Away

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Generally, "squishing" post with needle nose pliers while gently lifting board near that same point works for me.

Obtain a DVM. Test part(s) around the area surrounding where you find a defective part.
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morphix · Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Posts: 4

I need to find a suitable replacement for this rectifier:

http://www.digchip.com/datasheets/parts/datasheet/169/ERA18-02.php

Seems to be hard to come by, can anyone recommend an alternative?

It's for my JVC HDD Recorder PSU.

morphix · Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Posts: 4

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