Amiga - Always an adventure :)

[Vlabguy1]

Well the other day I wanted to setup my A2000 toaster as I have not powered her up in a long time.  So I put it on the desk took the cover off just to make sure all was clean etc.  And I actually forgot what add-on cards were installed in her.  So the second I clicked the power switch.. a loud pop and spark came from the the Toaster card, lol.  At that point I wasn't sure if it was the card or the power supply.  I fearing this had done some other damage I took the card out and powered the computer up .. all was fine.  Toaster card not so much hehe..(see image).

[Vlabguy1]

Sorry to hear (see) this one. I'll bet it got your attention when it popped.

Yes it was loud and instant as soon as I reached across the power supply to turn the switch on the back.  And the flash was pretty bright too.  Not sure but maybe the card was touching the power supply and some how shorted it out.

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[Vlabguy1]

More than likely the votage regulator next to the cap blew the circuit. :hammer:

Ah maybe.  Honestly I have not looked at it much, just to take the pic.  I really wanted to make sure the machine worked.  I will eventually do a repair, if possible.  I could throw another Toaster card in to see if I get the same result..lol.. But finding the cause would be
the top priority before plugging in another board.

Rich

[Vlabguy1]

:nervous:

I wouldn't actually do that.. just an fyi

Rich