Fairlight-CMI

Pull out CPU card and check for batterydamage !!! Believe me it is not a 
pretty sight.

Reading and writing to both diskdrives.

Lightpenfunction on the whole screen.

Check computerkeyboard so that all keys works.

All keys on the musickeyboard ( including velocity ).

Check sliders and buttons on Music Keyboard ( will need to be patched to 
functions in a voice )

Midi In and out.

Check cables for good function. They are old and can be brittle.

Look inside mainframe for dirt.

Pull out all cards and look for dirt and or damage. They can be very hard to 
pull out/push in.

Check all audio outputs for good sound.

Check AD-converter for function. It is an unbalanced input so correct wiring 
is needed. Check Mic in / Line In and ADC direct in.

If possible, check sync in/out.

Look at the condition of disks. Rust is no good. A sign of damp storage 
conditions. You can manually spin the flexidisk with your fingers while 
watching the coating of the disk through the hole in the jacket.

Good luck !!!

WT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeremy Campbell" <captainjc@gmail.com>
To: <Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 4:46 PM
Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Evaluating a IIx


> Another question for the group:
>
> Is there anything in particular you would be sure to test when
> evaluating a IIx? Obviously I'm not expecting it to be perfect after
> 27 years, but are there any red flags - common problems that are
> difficult to fix or impossible to find parts for?
>
> Thanks again. I really appreciate this resource.
> Jeremy
>