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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: AmigaNow on September 15, 2009, 06:22:21 AM

Title: A1200 IDE port failure?
Post by: AmigaNow on September 15, 2009, 06:22:21 AM

Was wondering why a working IDE port would all of a sudden fail? I had been happily booting from a CF to IDE with 2GB (1+1) and had an x4IDE adapter installed. I had just tried the software installation to turn on the second port and my Ami just did a reboot and from then on all I get is "Insert Workbench" screen. :(  It will boot off floppy.

I have removed the x4IDE and replaced the CF with another drive and cable. No dice.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: A1200 IDE port failure?
Post by: klx300r on September 15, 2009, 07:16:26 AM

..check your ide through board connector!..had the same problem and a few of the pins were loose

Title: Re: A1200 IDE port failure?
Post by: CLS2086 on September 15, 2009, 08:06:47 PM

Replace all caps and rework joins

Title: Re: A1200 IDE port failure?
Post by: AmigaNow on September 15, 2009, 11:40:01 PM

Depending on what I hear from vesalia.de, as there might be warranty to cover this as this was a recent purchase... If not, I'll definitely look into this. The capacitors you are talking about, are these normal ones or are they surface mount? I hate surface mount ones...

Thanks for the info!

Title: Re: A1200 IDE port failure?
Post by: gizz72 on September 16, 2009, 01:27:32 AM

Quote from: AmigaNow;523139

Depending on what I hear from vesalia.de, as there might be warranty to cover this as this was a recent purchase... If not, I'll definitely look into this. The capacitors you are talking about, are these normal ones or are they surface mount? I hate surface mount ones...

Thanks for the info!

Hi AmigaNow, Most of the Amigas 1200 and 4000 had surface mount components. Too bad, the same thing happened with my A4000D. :( That's why I bought a Buddah IDE.
[edit]
Sorry, almost forgot to mention the A600 is also has an SMC.


Regards,

GiZz

Title: Re: A1200 IDE port failure?
Post by: AmigaNow on December 02, 2009, 04:47:34 AM

Well, I thought I would give an update. I sent back my mobo to vesalia.de for repair/replacement back in early October. They initially did not find a problem, but said they would do more extensive testing. Last I've heard from them was about 1.5 months ago.     :(

Does anyone know if their repair department is off on an extended vacation?