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cloudbase

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12. Maybe.

Reply to Beartracks (Reply #11)

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 05:45 PM

Oct 19

I don't have the knowledge of each manufacturer's layout. When mine went out, the capacitor was not on the circuit board, but was attached by a metal band, with leads that plugged in to the circuit board. Given that the capacitor might be considered a replaceable item, my guess is that would be sound design, but then there's more money to be made selling complete boards. If you know what you're doing, you can replace it on the board, or mount it in a handy spot and solder leads to the capacitor and board.

Good luck.

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Garage door opener: pop & smoke [View all] Beartracks Oct 19 OP

The magic smoke got out ?? Oh no, that means it has to be returned to the factory to be refilled ! eppur_se_muova Oct 19 #1

There was intermittent dripping onto the floor for a couple minutes. Beartracks Oct 19 #3

Hard to know if that was lubricant or electrolyte. In either case, I'd try to wipe that board. eppur_se_muova Oct 19 #5

The capacitor blew its top. Beartracks Oct 21 #13

That may look like good luck, but it could very well be good design. Hope it's as simple a fix as it looks ! eppur_se_muova Oct 21 #17

Sounds possible. Blown cap on power supply. Sure could be. bullimiami Oct 19 #2

I installed it in 2008. Genie brand. Beartracks Oct 19 #4

It's had a long successful life. bullimiami Oct 19 #6

Yep. Beartracks Oct 19 #8

Just to follow up... Beartracks Oct 21 #14

Genie does sell replacement boards, if it's not discontinued. eppur_se_muova Oct 19 #7

Hey, thanks for this info. Beartracks Oct 19 #9

It's probably the dielectric material in the capacitor. cloudbase Oct 19 #10

If so, would it be a solder -type replacement? Beartracks Oct 19 #11

Maybe. cloudbase Oct 19 #12

Just to follow up... Beartracks Oct 21 #15

Glad it's working out for you. cloudbase Oct 21 #16

Doors alinasloane Dec 3 #18

Hi. Capacitor replacement was the only needed fix for the motor. BUT... Beartracks Dec 3 #19