[Circuit Diagram for Phihong PSM36W-201 Power Supply?]

OK, faced with the fact that not being able to open it was going to cost me about $40 anyway for a new power supply I decided to get a bit brutal with it. Hammer a flat blade screwdriver 'gently' into one end and virtually break the unit open. I dont think there is another way really. I will have to reglue/tape-up the casing though.

 

So yes, the repair worked exactly as described. Nothing apparent wrong with the capacitor but replacing it fixed the problem.

 

FWIW I used a 63V capacitor from Jaycar in australia that cost 95cents.  

 

Thankyou new forum buddies!

[Circuit Diagram for Phihong PSM36W-201 Power Supply?]

Hi,

My search for a repair to my Bose sound dock power supply led me here. I can confirm that a working unit gets pretty warm to the touch if left with the power on. 

I think I'm up to the repair described above but...

How do I open the ******* thing??? I tried peeling off the sticker to look for screws and even that was a challenge. (There are no screws btw)

 

I'm ready for a d'oh moment here...