Re: Apple IIe - Boot problem and unusual notes

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On Mar 9, 10:58 pm, Allen Bong <allenbsf6...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mar 10, 5:17 am, "myoldmac.net" <use...@myoldmac.net> wrote:
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>
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> > I have a problem with an Apple IIe I just bought.
>
> > It does start with a usual "Apple ][" Screen,
> > but when a floppy drive is attached the drive starts to run
> > but it seems not to boot the System.
>
> > I get some notes on the screen (see photo in my Forum)
>
> >http://myoldmac.net/cgi-data/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=794#794
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> > The drive stops after one second and stays silent.
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> > If I use a DOS Master disk I get other notes as I use another
> > "Autoboot" Disk. But the notes stay the same if I use the same disk.
>
> > I took out all cards, tried another Apple II Disk Interface, a second
> > drive...
> > The problem still exists - it seems to be the Logic Board.
>
> > Does anyone can explain whats wrong with my Apple IIe ?
>
> > Oliver
>
> Are you able to go to Applesoft and get the " ] " prompt?
>
> I'd try the disk II card on another slot, say 5 or 4 and start the
> drive using PR#5 or PR#4.  Are you sure the drive heads are not dirty
> and the disks are good?
>
> Allen

I get the Apple "]" prompt when I press CTRL + Reset while starting
the Apple.
I tried to use Port #5, the Apple tries to boot atomaticly after power
it up.
When I try to start the drive after the Apple "]" prompt the disk
starts to spinn like
but also shows the descibed notes.

After few minutes of beeing under power...

I heared a popping sound.
Then I saw smoke comming out of the power supply.
... seems that there are several problems with my Apple.
Now the PS seems to have given up.
I need to look inside the PS what happened,
here is some plastic burning smell in the air...