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   Message 987 of 1,530   
   Ron Lauzon to Anton Mikhaylov   
   Re: TRS-80   
   26 Jul 21 08:45:00   
   
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   -=> Anton Mikhaylov wrote to All <=-   
      
    AM> I have a small question for the community.   
    AM> Not long ago I picked up a nice looking TRS-80 computer with a matching   
    AM> TRS-80 Video Display, modem and cassette player/recorder. Display had   
    AM> been given away for free immediately, because I simply do not have a   
    AM> place for it. And I am more interested in computer itself.   
    AM> Now, getting closer to the question I wanted to ask, this computer has   
    AM> a problem. Before plugging in the original PSU, I checked the output   
    AM> voltages, and those seemed to be ok. But when I try to turn on the   
    AM> computer, the power LED turns on for a second, then something clicks   
    AM> inside the computer, and LED turns off. Second later this cycle   
    AM> repeats. I haven't opened the case yet, but decided to ask the   
    AM> community first: what could be causing this problem? Clicking sounds   
    AM> like some kind of relay is switching off, but I am pretty sure, there   
    AM> should be no mechanical relays inside. Most probably something is   
    AM> dead/shorted, but why would it produce a sound then?   
    AM> Please explain what that could be, so I would start looking at it first   
    AM> after I open the case.   
      
   You should start by telling us what model of TRS-80 you have.     
      
      
   ... Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.   
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