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<big>'''Common Faults on a CPC 6128:'''</big>
'''Bought a 6128 from eBay and its not working ?  Then read on..'''


Bought a 6128 from eBay and not working ? Read on..
Firstly, make sure your 5v power supply and monitor are working ok. (You'd be surprised...)


Assuming the power supply and monitor are working, the most common fault is  
 
probably someone having plugged a 12v PSU into the 5v socket.  
The most common fault is probably someone having plugged a 12v PSU into the 5v socket.  


This usually fries some or all of the ram (memory) and may sometimes damage a  
This usually fries some or all of the ram (memory) and may sometimes damage a  
few ceramic capacitors along the way.
few ceramic capacitors along the way.

Revision as of 13:19, 4 April 2017

Bought a 6128 from eBay and its not working ? Then read on..

Firstly, make sure your 5v power supply and monitor are working ok. (You'd be surprised...)


The most common fault is probably someone having plugged a 12v PSU into the 5v socket.

This usually fries some or all of the ram (memory) and may sometimes damage a few ceramic capacitors along the way.