Emax

The loose connections of the part directly next to the fuse in the PSU make me think that there likely was a cold solder point. I decided to open up the emax, remove the PSU and check. Sure enough I was correct. 

I don't have a ton of soldering skills, but I took a "build your own arduino" class last week which gave me some basic skills. Any chance that resoldering these two loose connections will fix the problem?

I have photos but I'm not sure how to post them.  

Joel

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jdchevallier" <joel.chevallier@...> wrote:
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> Ted,
> 
> I sent the photo directly to your gmail since it didn't come through on my response in this thread.
> 
> Joel
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> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, Joel-David Chevallier <joel.chevallier@> wrote:
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> > 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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