Re: Sun V880 not starting after transport

Thanks Andre,

this has done it. I guess I simply was afraid to be that rude to my  
babe ;-)

Regards

Dirk


Am 23.03.2011 um 02:24 schrieb Andre van Eyssen:

> On Wed, 23 Mar 2011, Dirk Stapels wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I moved recently and we had to carry my v880 around. Now it  
>> doesn't start anymore. Power supplies show green on AC, after  
>> switching machine on also on DC, so can be assumed working fine.  
>> Cardcage lights are fine, but maintenance lights in CPU cage don't  
>> come on. Also, only power light lights up, but the other two won't  
>> do anything. Anyone an idea what the problem could be?
>
> Aah, the V880. Lovely machine. Must be upsetting to have it acting up.
>
> The CPU boards in the 880 aren't the most rock-solid. I've had them  
> appear to be seated correctly but not functioning and experience  
> says to give 'em a slap in the centre of the board after  
> installation and then give each screw a further half-turn.
>
> Strip all your CPU boards out and re-install one board in slot A.  
> Really make sure it's seated. Re-power and it should hopefully come  
> to life for you.
>
> I'd re-seat everything just to be sure and power the machine on in  
> the diagnostic position to increase your chances of getting some  
> inspiration from the box if it's unhappy. You might want to see if  
> the RSC is booting to ensure power is being properly distributed.
>
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