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I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 19:09
by rubber_jonnie
Well, I had a look at the Speccy today, all set for a fair session of troubleshooting.
As it turned out, the diagnosis took less than 30 minutes, it was a broken power lead just inside the strain relief of the PSU. So no continuity one end to the other, but no visible damage.
A quick trim of the cable and a resolder job inside the PSU and hey presto, back to the land of the living!!
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Considering the machine is connected via UHF to the TV, the picture is really rather good. I did have to remind myself that the sound came from the internal speaker though, and not the TV like the A8s and C64, and that I had to turn the volume down to 0!
I was worried that the keyboard membrane was dead, as some keys weren't working when I tested, but the ribbons were in pretty good condition, so I just cleaned with a bit of Electrolube, plugged them all back in and off we go.
I guess that means it's Mac Classic time next :)
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 19:29
by mrbombermillzy
Hey, you do know that if you file the writing off the top and stick a massive black heatsink on the side its worth £100+ more on Ebay? :lol:
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 19:31
by rubber_jonnie
mrbombermillzy wrote: 12 Dec 2021 19:29
Hey, you do know that if you file the writing off the top and stick a massive black heatsink on the side its worth £100+ more on Ebay? :lol:
:lol:
Who doesn't love a toast rack Speccy, but man you are right about prices!!
EDIT: There is a boxed one on eBay right now for £749!!!
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 19:32
by stephen_usher
:D :dualthumbup:
I love it when a plan comes together.
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 19:33
by rubber_jonnie
stephen_usher wrote: 12 Dec 2021 19:32
:D :dualthumbup:
I love it when a plan comes together.
Hell yeah!
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 19:51
by mrbombermillzy
rubber_jonnie wrote: 12 Dec 2021 19:31
EDIT: There is a boxed one on eBay right now for £749!!!
:dizzy:
This is a situation where the joke isn't even as ludicrous as the truth! Damn.
Anyway, be thankful for the easy fix. Time for a quick high five and onto the next one then. :)
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 20:36
by rubber_jonnie
mrbombermillzy wrote: 12 Dec 2021 19:51
rubber_jonnie wrote: 12 Dec 2021 19:31
EDIT: There is a boxed one on eBay right now for £749!!!
:dizzy:
This is a situation where the joke isn't even as ludicrous as the truth! Damn.
Anyway, be thankful for the easy fix. Time for a quick high five and onto the next one then. :)
Yep, the truth is stranger than fiction for sure!
A quick high five indeed sir 😁
The next one is back to my Mac Classic, which has already taken me a lot longer than 30 minutes, and it's still dead 😟
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 23:47
by mrbombermillzy
rubber_jonnie wrote: 12 Dec 2021 20:36
The next one is back to my Mac Classic, which has already taken me a lot longer than 30 minutes, and it's still dead 😟
Not really much use with Macs Im afraid. However, I recommended this book to someone else here a while ago and it seemed to help:
The_Dead_Mac_Scrolls.pdf
Good Luck! ;)
Re: I do like a quick fix!
Posted: 13 Dec 2021 08:44
by rubber_jonnie
mrbombermillzy wrote: 12 Dec 2021 23:47
rubber_jonnie wrote: 12 Dec 2021 20:36
The next one is back to my Mac Classic, which has already taken me a lot longer than 30 minutes, and it's still dead 😟
Not really much use with Macs Im afraid. However, I recommended this book to someone else here a while ago and it seemed to help:
The_Dead_Mac_Scrolls.pdf
Good Luck! ;)
Thanks, I already have that one, but you're right, it is a good book :)
TBH I think the logic board is dead, but I do have a replacement :)