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Offline gateresTopic starter

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Help! anything about a 3000T
« on: January 15, 2014, 07:43:46 PM »
I have a 3000T I am trying to ressurect, powersupply won't come on key lock switch is broken,  I really need an Operators manual, I am stuck
 

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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2014, 08:06:25 PM »
Wait a second, here you go.  Leave it to the Germans over at A1K to have a record of everything.  ;)

http://chris.deepvoid.de/files/A3000T_Service_Manual.zip
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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2014, 02:51:04 AM »
Thanks for all the links, still looking for just the manual that came with the computer right out of the box, seems like I can find the service manual all over the place, in fact I have the original service manual.
 

Offline danbeaver

Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2014, 12:16:34 PM »
Jameco.com sells the key switch and you can Google a new PSU.  You may be able to find a copy of the original users manual online, but it won't help get it running.
 

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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2014, 04:12:50 PM »
Quote from: danbeaver;757340
Jameco.com sells the key switch

Not trying to be snarky, but how 'bout giving the guy a link to order or a part #, or some actual useful information?  I've seen this comment before and obviously the guy is still struggling to find one.  If I knew it I'd tell what it is!  :whack:
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Offline mechy

Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2014, 08:36:47 PM »
Quote from: danbeaver;757340
Jameco.com sells the key switch and you can Google a new PSU.  You may be able to find a copy of the original users manual online, but it won't help get it running.

the 3000t had a spring loaded reset built into the keyswitch. i.e. like start on a typical car that springs back.

although replacmeent switches without this will work,it will not have reset on the key(no big deal).
 

Offline mechy

Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2014, 08:43:46 PM »
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I have a 3000T I am trying to ressurect, powersupply won't come on key lock switch is broken,  I really need an Operators manual, I am stuck

if it helps the keyswitch won't make any difference on the 3000t working, all it did was lock the kbd/mouse and had reset. you can power the machine and use it w/o them. sounds like the typical bad psu. trouble shooting for all amigas is pretty much the same, start with the psu and work your way through.
 

Offline danbeaver

Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2014, 11:28:32 PM »
Quote from: Oldsmobile_Mike;757350
Not trying to be snarky, but how 'bout giving the guy a link to order or a part #, or some actual useful information?  I've seen this comment before and obviously the guy is still struggling to find one.  If I knew it I'd tell what it is!  :whack:
Not trying to be snarky, but if you type "keyswitch" into the Jameco.com Product Search box, it gives you a list of all the "keyswitches" they list for sale.

I know that is difficult for many people, so:

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDrillDownView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&freeText=keyswitch&search_type=jamecoall
 

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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2014, 11:31:56 PM »
Quote from: danbeaver;757378
Not trying to be snarky, but (snip)

That's great dude. That's really great. How about giving him a part number for the one he needs? After seeing many posts like this from you, are you just being deliberately obtuse, or are you this unhelpful in real life, also?
 
I'm done here.
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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2014, 02:58:58 AM »
Dude, you were done a long time ago...
 

Offline gateresTopic starter

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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2014, 12:49:14 AM »
I ordered the most likely key switch from jameco, it wasn't even close.  I tried another vendor, it looked good on the picture, but still wasn't close.  I've searched and searche and to no avail have not found any replacement key switches.  The Power Supply unit seems to be culperit, but once again, hit many dead ends in trying to find any replacements, schematics, or substitues.  I am about ready to throw it in the the garage and forget about it.  If I could find a good substitue power supply that would be good as well.
 

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Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2014, 12:57:45 AM »
So let me get this straight
 
The switch was wired with two pairs of wires.  What did the switch do?
 
No key in - Was it just locked off, or was the key board and mouse locked
did it need the key to power up?
 
So Key in had a "C" by the notch,
Then a "0" which I presume was the on position
Then a "R" which was a quick reset but for the computer.
 
So what you are saying is that the key whether wired up or not should not stop the unit from starting up.  If that is the case then it must be the power supply that is bad.
 

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Offline danbeaver

Re: Help! anything about a 3000T
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2014, 03:11:07 AM »
I assume the Key-switch had an Open-Closed connection (Closed locks out the keyboard and mouse) and a Reset connection built in (closed causes a hardware reset). I've not run across such a combination; good luck on finding that one... But no, they have no bearing on the PSU; rather than find an exact replacement have you thought about: 1) having that one repaired (it is old school tech and a TV repair place should be able to fix it), 2) replacing the insides with a new, and smaller PSU, or 3) finding a similar "box" and grafting the wiring harness?
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Amiga 3000T Power Supply Connector

This is a description of the power supply connector ON THE MOTHERBOARD of the Amiga 3000T
series.



PIN Description PIN Description
1 TICK 13 FAIL
2 -12V 14 +12V
3 -5V 15 +12V
4 GND 16 +5V USER
5 GND 17 GND
6 GND 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 GND 20 GND
9 +5V 21 +5V
10 +5V 22 +5V
11 +5V 23 +5V
12 +5V 24 +5V

Taken from the Amiga 3000T Schematics in the back of every Amiga 3000T manual.

These voltages are found on standard AT power supplies. Tick is not found on modern PSU’s and a motherboard jumper (J300 on an A2000) sets it to internal

Pictures can be found here:
http://www.allpinouts.org/index.php/File:Connector_amiga3000tpower.png

http://aijaa.com/img/b/00601/5622021.jpg

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=998

http://media.bestofmicro.com/Power-Supply-Fundamentals,8-2-312626-13.jpg
« Last Edit: January 26, 2014, 03:19:20 AM by danbeaver »