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Nordlys
Total Posts: 240
Joined 07-25-2002 status: Enthusiast |
Yesterday my ES6 started to reboot itself every few minutes, then after 4 or 5 reboots it wouldn’t start up at all. Now all I get is the LCD backlight, but no splash screen or anything else--no other indicator lights and no sound. I’ve removed all the PLG boards, but I still get the blank screen and unresponsive keyboard when powering on. I assume it’s a hardware problem, but I wanted to ask if there’s anything I can do to help diagnose the problem before bringing it in for repair.
Thanks,
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Remove any DIMMs.
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Nordlys
Total Posts: 240
Joined 07-25-2002 status: Enthusiast |
Hi, thanks for your suggestions. I removed the DIMM’s and have the same behaviour, and have been keeping it plugged into a Furman power conditioner so I assume the power source is not the problem. Taking it in for servicing tomorrow. It’s lasted almost 15 years, so I can’t really complain. |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Power conditioners aren’t immune to failure. Before assuming that the ES needs servicing, I would plug it directly into a wall outlet. If still non-operational, then of course that’s the time to have a technician take a look. After 15 years there may be some electrolytic capacitors that need replacement, or perhaps some connection problems (especially if the area is prone to humid/salt air). |