http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/smpsfaq.htm

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Thanks! Let me know when /smpsfaq.4dullards.htm is posted!

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The "official" troubleshooting methods work reliably because they make few assumptions, and so you should follow them in the general case. .

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Well, one thing I can do is I can follow directions. If it is an algorithm of sorts, then I'll just start at the top.

Of course, I won't neglect to make a visual inspection first...

Coincidentally, I finally unboxed an LC I got off ebay, and upon start up it sounds like I am tuning in a radio broadcast, so I may have the perfect rig to start working on. Thanks!