Classis power up, PV before battery!

[Resthome]

Hi Guys,

Well after a lengthy call with the engineer at MidNite trying all kinds of things, nothing worked, so off she went for a trip back to Washington.
The tech notes are as follows:-   Found a defective Net controller ( U21) which killed the +3.3V rail, taking the whole system down since it provides voltage to the processor.
It's fixed and currently being tested for any other faults.
I have to say the guys at MidNite are really helpful and friendly.
I hope the tech notes add to data base of knowledge that you all possess.
Thanks again for the help.

Richard.

Thanks for the follow up. I guess electro-static discharge could effect the components. May we should use a wrist strap when opening up the Classic. Then again it probably was just a weak component as they coat the boards and components to stop moisture.  MN is great at providing service. They will have you back going in no time.

Mines just about to reach it's five year warranty pretty soon. Maybe time to purchase a spare and sent it back for the refurbish and extra warranty.

[ClassicCrazy]

Hi Guys,

Well after a lengthy call with the engineer at MidNite trying all kinds of things, nothing worked, so off she went for a trip back to Washington.
The tech notes are as follows:-   Found a defective Net controller ( U21) which killed the +3.3V rail, taking the whole system down since it provides voltage to the processor.
It's fixed and currently being tested for any other faults.
I have to say the guys at MidNite are really helpful and friendly.
I hope the tech notes add to data base of knowledge that you all possess.
Thanks again for the help.

Richard.

Thanks for the follow up. I guess electro-static discharge could effect the components. May we should use a wrist strap when opening up the Classic. Then again it probably was just a weak component as they coat the boards and components to stop moisture.  MN is great at providing service. They will have you back going in no time.

Mines just about to reach it's five year warranty pretty soon. Maybe time to purchase a spare and sent it back for the refurbish and extra warranty.

I should check on how old my Classic is and maybe do that warranty option too John - thanks for the reminder !