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Hello...I am an owner of the Fender Passport PD-500 Sound System

I blew a fuse...how exactly does this little blonde singer quickly and easily learn how to replace it? Please let me know ANYTHING you can as soon as possible. Please please please and thank you!

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From the user manual, "The power mains (AC) fuse and fuse holder are under the IEC (power cord) socket. Replacement fuses must be of the same rating (6.3A, 250V) and size as originally equipped. To replace a blown fuse, remove the IEC power cord. Pull out the fuse holder and find the spare fuse inside."
Check the back of your Passport, right above where the plug goes; you can see where the fuse goes and it also lists the type of fuse, "T10AH 250W" maybe you'll be able to find the spare fuse that should be inside.

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Replace the fuse only once. If it blows right away, then servicing is required as continued replacement will likely damage more inside.

Most of thes have a fuse holder that is a part of the input power socket. There is a little rectangular panel adjacent where the cord connects with a tab that you gently pry out and carries a small fuse. Replace the fuse and re-install the carrier.

These units are very hard to work on due to packaging.

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