So what is the "Panasonic power supply issue"?

[starbond]

Originally Posted by dishdude

It looks like something is misaligned in the tape path and shaving the tape off!

Its possible, but hopefully not.

Q4 arrived today, put it in the circuit and it STILL blows.
I tested diodes 1-5 on the circuit as well as Q1 and q2 which appeared to be still in spec
D1 is a bridge rectifier so its probably fine
D2 reads .5V forwards and OL reverse
D3 reads .6V forwards and 2V reverse
D4 reads .6V forwards and 2V reverse
D5 reads .6V forwards and 1.8V reverse
these were tested in circuit as the leads are so short, if i removed them i dont think id be able to get it back in.