A2000 bad mouse

[QuikSanz]

Well, I think I have it identifies, at Digikey I picked part number F3173CT-ND.

Heck, looking at the specs, there were several basically the same, so I took a stab and picked one with the right sizing and ampere rating.  On a 5 volt line, I really don't think there's much difference between a 125V and a 250V fuse!

Went ahead and ordered 10 to get the 4 cent price break AND to have a couple of spares, just in case...

So, should arrive in a few days.  Will replace then.

Also,if anyone else has this problem, you now have a couple of sources for fuses, either Digikey or you can give me a yell!

Now to somewhat reassemble this beast while I wait for the fuses to come in and start working on the next project.

I hope people who have been following this thread picked up some useful info and tips so you don't have to pull your hair out like I've done...

Curtis

The voltage rating only indicates the insulation rating, your voltage is not that high. One amp is one amp no matter the voltage. Easiest way to check a fuse is with same voltage setting and measure across the fuse.
 Open will give you full voltage, good will be zero.

Chri

[curtis]

Kind of figured that's what the voltage rating was.  Since the line is a 5V line, I'm pretty sure I'm okay with 125V rating!  

Got the fuses in yesterday.  Box really had me confused as to what it was until I opened it.

These things are TINY!  About the size of a 1.8 watt resistor.  The box was 8"X8"X1"!  Yeah!  There was more packing material than merchandise!  Heck, they could've just used a couple of pieces of light cardboard (like a cereal box) and shipped it in a plain envelope.

Anyway, will replace the fuse tomorrow and go from there.  Will probably just clip the leads on the old one and make a small curl on each end of the new one and solder it in like that.  Clip the excess lead and done.

Curtis