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Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 13 Aug 2020 21:58
by Steve
Hey guys,
Just a progress blog that I'll update as I go:
Motherboard: C070523-001
Problems:
* Corruption on DMA transfers, Ultrasatan
* Video output issues with sync/banding
Required services:
1. New Exxos PSU
2. STFM Video capacitor replacements (exxos kit)
3. Remove old motherboard ram
4. Complete motherboard re-cap
5. DMA and floppy resistor pull-up fixes
Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 13 Aug 2020 21:59
by Steve
Just finished soldering in Exxos new PSU
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PSU in the machine
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Test the machine boots with the new PSU
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Time to recap the video circuitry
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All caps replaced and resistor added for sync
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 13 Aug 2020 22:00
by Cosmic Puppet
:bravo:
Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 13 Aug 2020 22:03
by exxos
:bravo: Kill the rubbish marpet while your in there ;)
Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 13 Aug 2020 23:15
by rubber_jonnie
@Steve Nice work sir.
Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 14 Aug 2020 12:27
by Steve
Bye bye DRAM :)
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 14 Aug 2020 13:42
by Cosmic Puppet
That's awesome!
Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 14 Aug 2020 15:45
by Steve
Remove the cap inside the modulator he says... Steve says no problems...
Holy mother of lord
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Okay, job done lol
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Motherboard fully re-capped with Vishay, Panasonic and Nichicon caps.
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 14 Aug 2020 16:37
by PhilC
Looks like a nice job there @Steve
Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing
Posted: 14 Aug 2020 20:28
by Steve
Floppy drive resistor fix applied:
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Test floppy and system by loading frontier:
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