Date   : Tue, 17 May 2005 21:28:27 +1200
From   : Richard Hobbis <rhobbis@...>
Subject: Re: Master power-up failure

If it's any help I just tested the voltages at all 4 points on the 
motherboard and they came up 5.03V, 4.9V, -5.02V, 5.02V
And I assume it's the cassette motor relay kicking in.

Cheers
Richard


Richard Hobbis wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Hopefully you can help diagnose a problem that I have with a Master 128.
>
> It was working fine earlier this evening, although it did appear to 
> take a second or so longer to turn on and give me the welcoming Beep. 
> I played XOR and Repton for a bit then turned it off and went for dinner.
>
> Now, turning it on again nothing happens except for what sounds like a 
> relay clicking on then off again after about a second or two. The 
> click comes from the right rear corner underneath the Econet part of 
> the circuit board. I can feel the vibration of it clicking in & out 
> through the case.
> Is there a relay in that area? I really have no idea and can only 
> guess - but some of you guys sound like electronics gurus so someone 
> must know! ;8D
>
> It's my favourite Master - built-in 3.5" drive and DFS1770 - please help!
>
> Cheers
> Richard
>
>