| Power supply is out... [message #669] |
Tue, 27 March 2012 02:34  |
Ronald J. Hall
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From Newsgroup: comp.sys.atari.8bit
As far as I can tell, the power supply on the Mega ST4 that runs my BBS
is out.
I'll order a new one from Best Electronics, but the BBS will probably be
down for a few days...
Apologies!
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| Re: Power supply is out... [message #670 is a reply to message #669] |
Tue, 27 March 2012 22:24  |
Ken Springer
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From Newsgroup: comp.sys.atari.8bit
On 3/26/12 11:34 PM, Ronald J. Hall wrote:
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> As far as I can tell, the power supply on the Mega ST4 that runs my BBS
> is out.
>
> I'll order a new one from Best Electronics, but the BBS will probably be
> down for a few days...
Many years ago, when the Mega ST4 was my primary computer, I had power
supply problems.
A close examination of solder joints in the power supply revealed a
number of joints literally had developed cracks in the solder. Removed
the old solder, resoldered, and never had another problem.
Might be something to look into.
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| Re: Power supply is out... [message #671 is a reply to message #669] |
Tue, 27 March 2012 23:26 |
Ronald J. Hall
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From Newsgroup: comp.sys.atari.8bit
On Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:24:48 -0600, Ken Springer wrote:
> Many years ago, when the Mega ST4 was my primary computer, I had power
> supply problems.
>
> A close examination of solder joints in the power supply revealed a
> number of joints literally had developed cracks in the solder. Removed
> the old solder, resoldered, and never had another problem.
>
> Might be something to look into.
Thanks for the suggestion! :)
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| Re: Power supply is out... [message #672 is a reply to message #671] |
Wed, 28 March 2012 09:44 |
Ken Springer
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From Newsgroup: comp.sys.atari.8bit
On 3/27/12 8:26 PM, Ronald J. Hall wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:24:48 -0600, Ken Springer wrote:
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>> Many years ago, when the Mega ST4 was my primary computer, I had power
>> supply problems.
>>
>> A close examination of solder joints in the power supply revealed a
>> number of joints literally had developed cracks in the solder. Removed
>> the old solder, resoldered, and never had another problem.
>>
>> Might be something to look into.
>
> Thanks for the suggestion! :)
You're welcome.
I forgot to mention, I had to use a magnifying glass to find some of the
cracks.
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