Re: Fatal problem with Apple II?

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Dr. Forbin <sark314@hotmail.com> wrote:

> John Robertson wrote:
>  
> > Chances are the disk controller card was damaged by this insertion
> > with the power on. Have you tried a second controller?
> 
> I tried the controller from my Unitron and got similar results.  Since
> the problem apparently extends to keyboard signals, I'm thinking the
> unit's more or less done for.  :(

Depending on exactly how the disk controller card was plugged in, it may
have caused a voltage surge down any of the signal lines going to the
slot (including other power supply rails).  This could have damaged any
component on the motherboard, and any card which was in the computer at
the time.

I'd say the computer is probably toasted.  Get another one.

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David Empson
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