Fuse blows shortly after switching on Panasonic DMR-E55?

Most common failure is the IC0001 part number STRG6353, this can cause immediate power failure, or the "SELF CHECK" syndrome followed by power failure.
Charles Hyde & Sons (chs.co.uk) do an excellent upgrade kit for these machines.
I just repaired my own with the upgrade kit from them.
well worth the small outlay.

james geddes
December 2009

Put the replacement regulator on a better heatsink. Use heatsink compound to ensure better heat dissipation. Keep it cool enough and it will not give further trouble

tekbabe
December 2007

I have a similar problem with mine, the Voltage regulator chip has gone "bang" on the PSU board, it's burnt brown on the PCB. The unit works for a bit, then resets itself due to power failure.

The offending component is a STRG6353 - SANKEN I.C. VOLTAGE REGULATOR. If I manage to find a replacement or similar component I might repair it, but what is to stop it happening again in 18 months time.

The whole Panasonic Diga series is plagued with problems!!

Benjamin Bayliss
December 2005