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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: matt3k on December 31, 2003, 05:08:29 PM

Title: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: matt3k on December 31, 2003, 05:08:29 PM

I have an 3000T that after a random amount of time the keyboard stops functioning.  I'm certain it is not the keyboard, I have 2 other 3000's and have swapped out their keyboards (The other 3k's have no issue with the 3000t keyboard either.).  I have tried replacing the CIA's from another 3k with no luck.  I have pulled cards, reseated chips, and even cleaned connectors.  I swapped out all custom socketed chips with another system.

The only telltale sign that is consistant, is when I go to type after the system has been on for some time, the keyboard doesn't respond and if I hit the caps lock key repeatedly the light will go on and off normally for 2 or so times than it will not light anymore. After I hardboot the keyboard is just fine.  The mouse works perfectly fine after the keyboard 'disappears'.

Any help is much appreciated.

Happy New Year!

Matt

My system giving trouble:

A3000T (030)
Cyberstorm Mk2 060 50MHz
With SCSI Module
Cybervision 64
Delfina Lite
Phone Pak
Ariadne NIC




 

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: Steady on December 31, 2003, 05:31:40 PM

It sounds to me like it is the keyboard. Have you been able to test with another keyboard? Probably not due to rarity, I would assume.

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: melott on December 31, 2003, 05:32:56 PM

This is only a guess, since I know diddly about
how things actually work ... but.....
It sound like it might be a heat problem.....
maybe, if you have a small CPU fan laying around
you could try directing some air at the chip.
(That is whichever chip controlls the keyboard)

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: matt3k on December 31, 2003, 05:39:26 PM

I'm quite certain it is not the keyboard.  Have spares that work fine but, still fail on this 3000T and not on my other 2 3k's.

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: PaSha on December 31, 2003, 06:30:15 PM

Check the solder connections on the keyboard connector. Worth a shot...

-Paul

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: jeffimix on January 01, 2004, 02:43:06 AM

I will point out the Amiga keyboards have a small processor in them ;)

CIA chips and especially connections should be checked though

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: melott on January 01, 2004, 03:17:37 AM

He said the keyboards work fine on his other
A3k's, so that leaves the machine itself.
Although I've not experienced myself, I have heard
of many ocasions where a chip will work OK
when first booted up but after awhile when the
chip warms up it starts doing some funny things.
Example ... the 040 CPU ( A3640 card) are noted
for this.
Thats why I say put some cooling air on the
chip,  if it stays stable that tells you the problem.
If not then look elsewhere.  Its quick and easy.

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: kgrach on January 05, 2004, 06:41:15 PM

check power on the port.
should be 5 volts standard Amiga mice work down to less than 2 volts. keyboards freak much sooner.
since it dies after time sounds like a PSU problem

Big box Amigas have separate 5 volt lines  with a low current line for the ports
if this is going low it would acount for your problems

Title: Re: 3000T Keyboard stops working?
Post by: Erol on January 06, 2004, 12:24:24 AM

take out any cards that u can and retest the keyboard.

its also worth checking it may be a software issue as well.