a Dead Color Classic

#1 Thu, 20 May 2010 - 07:57 68kMLA

I just got a Color Classic again. The enclosure was fine but it won't power on. I tried several keyboards and cables and still no luck.

The fan runs and LED lits when I removed the mother board and switch on via the switch at the back. So I assume the power supply is functional? Or that's a weak power supply so it won't run?

#2 Fri, 21 May 2010 - 10:10 68kMLA

After leaving it plugged for a night, I can power it on but it won't detect the HD. Floppies can't eject by itself neither. So I suppose it's a failing power supply...

#3 Fri, 21 May 2010 - 11:49 68kMLA

I wouldn't be so sure about that. All of those symptoms can easily be explained by other phenom. occurring in the system.

#4 Fri, 21 May 2010 - 18:37 68kMLA

A CC I acquired was dead for quite sometime, and wouldn't turn on at all until I left the thing plugged into the wall with the master power (rear switch) on for two days, then hit keyboard button for soft power. Doesn't sound like that's exactly your problem, but if I were you try unplugging, cleaning and replugging in the drives that don't work and leave it soaking on those power mains for a good amount of time after that. I don't know a lot, but it doesn't seem like your PSU is shot based on what you're describing.