New Transistor Spring Clip Tool with Vibration Damage Findings at End

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Love yah toddd

[@ellensburgamplifier]

Thank you for the fantastic support!

[@michaelstewart426]

i have a ruthless 10k, the other day i was demoing and heard a louuuud pop but everything was still working then saw smoke, i turned it off pulled the amp off my enclosure which is 3in walls all the way around and 4in baffle fully resined 5 steel braces on the inside so at full tilt you cant feel any vibration on the box what so ever so i know my enclosure is solid, anyways i opened it up and i blew a mosfet and 2 caps no legs are broke like you're showing on here or rubbing so i dont think it was vibration related, with that being said any idea how it happened? my electric is 2 390a alts 120ah yinlongs 15.3v is where its set to and at time of the popping my voltage was 14.6 my amp was tuned with a dd1

[@ellensburgamplifier]

So far I have only seen 1 output failure and several vibration damage board. I am working on a 10k now failed from number 1 power supply transistor broken from the board.

[@michaelstewart426]

Mine is being delivered to you today actually lol

[@JasonWW2000]

Off topic question, but at least it helps the algorithm. Lol What kind of product can you use to seat the big transformers and inductors when they come loose? I was thinking rtv silicone might not be strong enough. Maybe E6000 rubberized glue?

[@ellensburgamplifier]

Yes, E6000 is great to use along with Gorilla Glue Clear Grip. E6000 is not as reversible as GGCG though. I am always thinking of the next person who may have to work on a board that was here.

[@motronix2]

Where is there a tool to return the clips back? I don't understand, aren't there special tools for these clips to remove and return them?

[@ellensburgamplifier]

Boy if there is a "real" tool for these that is available to the public I will be the first to buy one! The tool to reinstall the clips is a Philips screwdriver combined with my Klein side cutters.

[@RectifiedMetals]

What about reinstalling?

[@ellensburgamplifier]

That is done with a Phillips screwdriver and the trusty side cutters.

[@gladboy7722]

👍👍👍...🙏🙏🙏🍻

[@will_doherty]

A 10 minute video dedicated to removing spring clips easily (which is what I came here to see!) which didn't show any detail of the tool in use. That's ten minutes I'll never get back, plus another couple for the comment...

[@youngyadie]

[@ellensburgamplifier]

Thank you for the support!