Ulrich Hausmann wrote:
> Colin,
> 
> I asked one of the best Apple II (and Mac) hardware gurus I know
> (Harold Hislop) and he stated:
> 
> The power supply is failing (Likely a failing filter capacitor on the
> +5 output line). (not too hard to fix, but dangerous (ALL switching
> power supplies can be dangerous to work on))

doh!  how annoying...  i guess i'll have to get it replaced.  of course,
that'll probably cost more than the machine did in the first place.  well,
i suppose we'll just have to see how long it lasts :-(

> Hope this might help you.

yes, it does.

thanks!!!

colin