I actually only replaced the voltage regulator once. I did take out the other small IC, I think it was Q400, but it tested just fine so I reinstalled it. The 1st time I replaced the large voltage regulator, IC410, it was with a new part. Per your suggestion, I took the original out, tested it and discovered that it was shorted. I got a replacement and installed it, but the pico fuse blew again. I had tested everything between the fuse and the AC line-in, and the only part I was unsure of was the big capacitor, C405. I just thought to try replacing it, because again, everything up until that point was testing OK. I swapped it out, replaced the fuse a final time and with the new voltage regulator in it powered on no problem. So, yea, the capacitor was at least part of the issue though I'm not sure where everything started.