Re: Apple II+ problem

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Ryan Smith writes ...
> 
> I've just bought a complete Apple II+ system (48K, language card,
> four Disk II drives, Disk II controller card, Epson MX-80 printer with
> interface card, Zenith monochrome monitor, lots of disks) at a yard
> sale, all for $6.
> 
> When powered on, the machine only displays a screen full of this:
> 
> ))VV))VV))VV))VV))VV))VV))VV))VV))VV))VV
> 
> This repeats to the bottom of the screen. The V's are inverse (black
> on green) and the parentheses are normal (green on black). The
> keyboard does nothing. The drives do not spin.
> 
> I've already tried re-seating all of the socketed ICs on the main board.
> I've tried booting with all of the accessory cards removed, and with the
> keyboard disconnected. Nothing works.
> 
 ....

     Could at least partly be a keyboard problem. Try disconnecting the KB
from the motherboard. It's the ribbon cable coming from the KB that plugs in
near the front. Then turn ON the computer and see what happens.


Rubywand