It is part of the line filter circuit (surge protection), and tends to get very fragile with age. Without it, a surge protector/UPS might be a good idea. Evox Rifa still make them (PME 271M 0.1uf) if you fancy a bit of soldering...
Can't help on the widget other than suggesting to check the cable with an ohm meter.
Ed
Chris Riedl wrote:
> Well, that was certainly an interesting escapade. Apparently a
> power supply cap blew up sometime in the past, and there was crusted
> electrolyte all over the one side. Some cleaning of the chassis and
> case later, I have got the Lisa booting up. However, it just appears
> as if the Widget is not present to the system, as it only shows the
> floppy for startup. The Widget spins up and sounds normal, but I
> guess it isn't being seen by the hardware. Any suggestions or things
> to try to pinpoint this further?
>
> Mounting the IDEFile inside an old ProFile case isn't a bad idea.
> I might just do that. Additionally, are there supposed to be pads on
> the little feet on the bottom of the Lisa? It isn't completely stable
> on a flat surface, and I believe I put the case back together
> properly, so maybe they were missing from the beginning.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Lord" <philip_at_email.domain.hidden>
> To: "LisaList" <lisalist_at_email.domain.hidden>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:01 AM
> Subject: Re: Taking apart Lisa - cleaning
>
>
>> If I build one (I'm still not convinced I have the skill level), I
>> was thinking of mounting it inside an original Profile Drive case,
>> where the internals are long dead. Keep it classic.
>>
>> Did you get an error number from your widget drive?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 2, 2005, at 2:50 PM, Chris Riedl wrote:
>>
>>> I would be interested in building one. I'm an Electrical
>>> Engineering student, so assembling a board is something I'm
>>> proficient at. If I am going to go through the trouble I'd like to
>>> get one of the PCBs that he is offering, since it would be more
>>> professional and easier in the long run. It definitely deserves a
>>> case, too.
>>>
>>> I've almost got my Lisa apart now, so I figured out how
>>> everything is attached. I was told that the Widget was having
>>> problems, so that will be my next quest. Once I boot it up after
>>> putting everything back together, I will see what exactly is going
>>> on. Otherwise, the machine looks to be in great shape other than
>>> some minor problems from being neglected in a basement or something.
>>>
>>> -Chris
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Lord"
>>> <philip_at_email.domain.hidden>
>>> To: "LisaList" <lisalist_at_email.domain.hidden>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 10:43 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Taking apart Lisa - cleaning
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I sent the IDEfile guy an email yesterday. Do you want to build
>>>> one? I'm keen.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 2, 2005, at 7:30 AM, Chris Riedl wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Greetings,
>>>>>
>>>>> After quite a bit of waiting, my Lisa has arrived! I am
>>>>> currently in the process of dismantling everything in order to
>>>>> clean it up, as it looks like the outer casing was dirty
>>>>> wherever it had been kept at some point. I was curious how the
>>>>> top, sides, and bottom casing pieces are removed so that I can
>>>>> clean them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Additionally, I was curious if anyone on-list knew what style
>>>>> of power cord came with Lisa, as well as the number of tabs
>>>>> included with the keyboard. I'm attempting to make sure
>>>>> everything is here.
>>>>>
>>>>> Finally, has anyone had contact with the gentleman who
>>>>> designed the IDEFile hard drive? I sent him email a while back,
>>>>> but never received a response.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Chris
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