Should I just replace the connectors or should I try to determine the root cause? And if so, how?
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No Wonder my SE screen just has a vertical line
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I forgot to ask, does anyone know which male and female connectors they are? Digikey, Mouser, Amazon?
Hey there. The items you seek are on Mouser.
In JDW's words, "NOTE: Product photo on Mouser is wrong but Description correctly says "4 Positions.""
Female: 538-15-31-1046
Male: 538-19-09-1049
In JDW's words, "NOTE: Product photo on Mouser is wrong but Description correctly says "4 Positions.""
Female: 538-15-31-1046
Male: 538-19-09-1049
Replacing the analog board connector should take care of the arcing that likely caused this to happen. If you were planning to keep the analog board connector (not advisable), I’d desolder then resolder it using plenty of flux. That should also take care of the arcing.
Oh, I'm definitely replacing both connectors! 
This may be a spare SE but it does work. I will have to figure out a replacement for the fan though as I'm salvaging that for my SE/30 refurb.
This may be a spare SE but it does work. I will have to figure out a replacement for the fan though as I'm salvaging that for my SE/30 refurb.
This is a good fan replacement - essentially a newer version of one of the original fans: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/sanyo-denki-america-inc/9S0612M402/6192458
Some like the Noctua 60mm fans, as they are known for being quiet.
Some like the Noctua 60mm fans, as they are known for being quiet.
Thanks but this SE has a squirrel cage fan. The SE/30 I'm transferring to is an SE conversion to an SE/30 and also has a squirrel cage fan. If there's a new replacement for a squirrel cage that would be great.
I think it was mentioned that a regular blade fan may hit the CRT yoke, plus I think it would require a fan mount.
https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/restoring-my-se-to-se-30-conversion-with-a-noisy-fan.3448/
I think it was mentioned that a regular blade fan may hit the CRT yoke, plus I think it would require a fan mount.
https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/restoring-my-se-to-se-30-conversion-with-a-noisy-fan.3448/
You can print (or have printed) a fan mount (https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/macintosh-se-or-se-30-fan-bracket.976/)
If I recall correctly, the yoke connector that goes with a regular box fan analog board is vertical, whereas the connector that goes with the squirrel cage fan analog board is horizontal - which is why a change to a box fan is problematic. It might be as easy as getting a new yoke board and printing the mount to make the exchange.
Before doing so, I’d wait for someone who actually has experience with squirrel cage fan SE/30’s to comment.
OK, here's what I think I need to do. Find out what that transistor is at R31 and replace it, then run a bodge wire at W6. That should provide power to the 2 terminal holes for the fan. One thing I find odd is that the wire at W6 isn't protected and it easily comes in contact with the PSU housing. Maybe because it's the black wire that' makes it OK?
I know nothing about components, can someone tell me what to buy for that transistor/resistor at R31?
The molex plug came right out of the solder joints at P5 when I pulled the plug, oof!
I know nothing about components, can someone tell me what to buy for that transistor/resistor at R31?
The molex plug came right out of the solder joints at P5 when I pulled the plug, oof!
Thanks. Are your fans wired? That's probably why those things are missing since you don't need power to the fan terminal ports.
yea, looks like your boards are pretty different than mine as your fans get power direct from the PSU plug.