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Problems with 4000/030 motherboard
« on: December 09, 2004, 08:14:44 AM »
Just recently I rediscovered my Amiga 4000/030. Once I set him up once again, I found out that he doesn't work anymore.

A quick scan revealed the problem: the battery from the onboard clock lost some fluid. It looks just like a battery loosing it's fluid with all those little salty substance on a battery - you know.

So, the amiga won't start anymore and I really really don't know what to do.
He gets power (the lights go on), but the kickstart won't work.
How can I get him to work again ?
Perhaps by rewiring the interiors so the area with the white battery crust isn't used anymore ?

Any help would be appreciated.

Jochen
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Re: Problems with 4000/030 motherboard
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2004, 09:09:30 AM »
I have for just at few monts ago saved my A4000 for an leaky battery, the guide I used was:
  http://amiga.serveftp.net/Battery.html
  http://amiga.serveftp.net/RTCrepair.html

It can be a bit tricky business to repair the tracks on the motherboard, but it's doable. However it sounds like you must have a major leak when you A4000 refuses to boot. The best thing you can do in your situation is to take the moterboard out of the kabinet so you will be able to have a better view of the damage (the uderside of the PCB might also be damaged).

The best of luck!

btw: isn't it a she?  :-D
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