Hi all,
thanks for the advice.

I unplugged the cable on the main board (from transformer) and turned the machine on. This time, the 5 amp fuse blew and the whole machine went off. Would this cancel out a bridge rectifier problem, Mike?

I have compared the primary taps with my Aus. delivered South Park machine (X-Files was a U.S machine) and it looks correct. I don't know why it would develop an issue after having it for around 12 months and working fine?

Also.....when I first turned the machine on and saw smoke (instantly turned it off). Does this mean the transformer for South Park is ready for the bin or will it still be usable as it was only left on for a short while?


Cheers!
Adam.

p.s. will go through all fuses and check their ampages.