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Re: Emax HD rack unit DOA

2012-12-01 by jdchevallier

Ted,

I sent the photo directly to your gmail since it didn't come through on my response in this thread.

Joel

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, Joel-David Chevallier <joel.chevallier@...> wrote:
>
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Nov 30, 2012, at 3:39 PM, Joel Chevallier wrote:
> >
> > 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:
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> > > theres a switch on the back to change for the correct voltage for your
> > area
> > >
> > > 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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