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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Fizzy on December 01, 2007, 07:19:27 PM
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Hi,
Just when I was sorting out my A4k Rev D system for sale (and had a couple of interested parties) it decides to play up on me.
Basically, found this afternoon that the mouse doesn't work (can't move the mouse pointer) although buttons work as I can get into the early startup menu - although can't move mouse there either.
It was fine last time I used it a couple of days ago (at most). There was a big thunderstorm in the area this morning with some close lightening strikes, but the A4K wasn't plugged into anything. :-?
Keyboard also doesn't appear to be working. Caps lock light works, so there's power to it - but I can't do any keyboard shortcuts, and Ctrl-A-A reboot doesn't do anything - just flashes the Ctrl light once.
I take it this sounds like one of the CIA chips has died? Great timing! :getmad:
Anybody any suggestions as to any possible method of repair in the UK? Or would it be easier to simply get a new motherboard (would like to get a Rev D like this one).
May end up just stripping it for spares if it comes to that... :-(
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You can drop it into our units in Cardiff - we will be able to test it.
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Forget you were that close. :D Thought you were in Caerphilly though?
Anyhow - It boots up ok, audio's fine etc. Loaded up a couple of games and buttons work on the joystick, but not the directionals - so does look like a CIA chip.
I take it all I need to bring is the base unit? Whats the best time to pop it around, and can you pm me your address?
Many Thanks!
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From 2006 have units in Cardiff:
http://www.leamancomputing.com/catalog/?page=contact
Bring the A4000 in on Monday or Tuesday (call us on 02920 564676)
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Well, turns out the faulty CIA chips is the metal one at the front which you put a key into... :-D
Initial test seem to indicate the issue was a faulty keyboard lock switch on the front of the A4k. Dunno if its the switch, or the wire has shorted or whatever, but when I disconnect the keyboard switch lead it all works!
So thankfully doesn't actually seem as bad as I thought, unless its an intermittant fault. I'll test it over the next few days and see how it goes.
Fingers crossed! :-)