Emax

Ted,

So I've checked the fuse inside the unit on the psu (photo attached.)
The fuse seemed fine. That said, the bit of plastic just to the left of the
fuse where the blue and brown wires connect to the board is VERY loose. In
fact there was a piece of old tape there that may have at one point been
helping fix it to the board, but it was loos and flaked off. I attempted to
power on the unit and press this piece firmly to the board to help
facilitate a connection.
Two small green sparks were visible, but the unit didn't power on.

So, it seems the fuses are fine. Not sure if this loose piece could be the
culprit?

Joel

On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 4:04 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

> That is the input block (where the power cable plugs in).
>
> Unless there is an issue with the input block itself (mine has an RF
> filter in it and isn't just black plastic, it is metal).
> So if you have a meter, you will find those lugs have 110VAC. - one has a
> brown wire, one has a blue.
>
> Assuming you got 110 there, there is a fuse on the power supply itself.
> So you need to check that next.
>
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> On Nov 30, 2012, at 3:39 PM, Joel Chevallier wrote:
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> The rack is mounted inside an anvil case now so ill need to take it out to
> inspect a bit further.
>
> The two fuses above the power cable connection seem fine. The black circle
> indicating voltage is set to 110 and I'm in the states so that seems right.
>
> When attempting to power nothing happens. No noise from the disk drive or
> lights of any sort, no led panel response.
>
> On Nov 30, 2012, at 3:04 PM, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...>
> wrote:
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> > try the fuse in the psu first
> >
> > is it set to the correct voltage on your unit 110 usa 220-240 europe
> japan cyprus australia
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> > theres a switch on the back to change for the correct voltage for your
> area
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> > unless its a switchmode psu and it will do it automatically
> >
> > thats the first palce to look then make sure that the power cables are
> connected correctly
> >
> > is the screen board cable connected if its not or loose you will get no
> display at all which will make it look dead
> >
> > are you getting the power light on the floppy drive
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jdchevallier
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 10:48 PM
> > Subject: [emax] Emax HD rack unit DOA
> >
> > So, after reaching out on the forums I found an SE HD rack that was sold
> to me for a completely reasonable price. I was elated when it showed up
> today, then my spirits sank when I went to power it on and nothing happened.
> >
> > I tried several outlets and swapping out the cable to no avail.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Joel
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