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LED doesn't light up
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 18:06
by Reluctant16bitter
So, today I finally received my new PSU and after installing it, my newly bought STE works (I think) as it should. I could format a floppy and save the desktop config to it, and it boots from my ST4SD. I can also start games from it. There are just a few things that bother me. one of which is that the power led to the left of the keyboard doesn't light up. Does this indicate a bigger problem? And if not, can I replace it?
Re: LED doesn't light up
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 22:39
by rubber_jonnie
Reluctant16bitter wrote: 19 Aug 2025 18:06
So, today I finally received my new PSU and after installing it, my newly bought STE works (I think) as it should. I could format a floppy and save the desktop config to it, and it boots from my ST4SD. I can also start games from it. There are just a few things that bother me. one of which is that the power led to the left of the keyboard doesn't light up. Does this indicate a bigger problem? And if not, can I replace it?
What I've seen happen with the power LEDs is for the LED to be pushed in and it damages the connection on the PCB as the LED is just soldered in, should be repairable as likely just a broken connection.
Re: LED doesn't light up
Posted: 20 Aug 2025 10:04
by Reluctant16bitter
Thanks, I'll have a look then.
Re: LED doesn't light up
Posted: 20 Aug 2025 10:28
by rubber_jonnie
Be aware that there are rubber domes under the keys (In most keyboards) and not all spots are filled with them. There are reference images here:
Keyboard Reference
Re: LED doesn't light up
Posted: 21 Aug 2025 19:11
by Reluctant16bitter
Good to know. Thanks for the heads-up!