It looks like somebody replaced the +5v rectifier (which, when stock, overheats and dies easily) with a more robust one with better current ability. I would probably leave the mod alone if the +5v is operational.
On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 11:17 PM, brel pushwithlegs@... [oberheim] <oberheim@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
[Attachment(s) from brel pushwithlegs@... [oberheim] included below]Samcheersdoes anyone know what this mod might have been for and how one might proceed in repairing?but also added a mysterious mod that comes a removed rectifier (i believe) and connects to another point on the circuit board as can be seen in the photograph.upon inspection it appears someone has replaced the battery (logical)recently inherited a non functional OB8 - good news is that it powers up and the lights change when different presets are selected however there is no audio output.hi all,long time reader but haven't really posted.
Patrick