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#246137 - 10/01/2005 17:23 Empeg goes kaput?
hussein stranger Registered: 30/11/2000 Posts: 72	I got into my car today. Was listening to music. Everything was fine and then all of a sudden I heard a pop. The Empeg screen disappeared. All I heard was static from the speakers. I thought the unit turned itself off but when I pulled it out I could tell it was still on (the static shut off and I heard the normal loud click from the speakers whenever I pull the Empeg out and it's still powered). I put it back into the sled and it didn't turn on. Didn't boot - didn't turn on. I haven't plugged it into AC power yet but I guess my unit died? Has anyone heard of this happening? Can I get this repaired?
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#246138 - 10/01/2005 17:49 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: hussein]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31600 Loc: Seattle, WA	Quote: I could tell it was still on (the static shut off and I heard the normal loud click from the speakers This doesn't necessarily mean the unit was "on", all it means was that the amp remote wire had 12 volts on it, which kept your amplifier turned on. First thing to check is this, or some other similar wiring fault. Check for things like blown fuses and such. Try the player on AC power and see if you can get a boot log. Make sure there's not a loose screw inside the player causing a short. _________________________ Tony Fabris
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#246139 - 10/01/2005 17:49 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: hussein]
JBjorgen carpal tunnel Registered: 19/01/2002 Posts: 3584 Loc: Columbus, OH	Regarding repairs: Rob S. is doing official support/repairs now. Contact him at carsupport@xs4all.nl for more info. If you're in North America, there are a couple other guys who do repairs on a case by case basis when they have time. Rob's your best bet though. _________________________ ~ John
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#246140 - 10/01/2005 18:00 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: JBjorgen]
hussein stranger Registered: 30/11/2000 Posts: 72	Awesome. I just emailed him. These last few weeks have kind of sucked. First my laptop motherboard shorted out and now my Empeg. Sigh.
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#246141 - 10/01/2005 19:47 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: hussein]
schofiel carpal tunnel Registered: 25/06/1999 Posts: 2993 Loc: Wareham, Dorset, UK	Can I pass on a word of warning - if you want to repair this economically, DON'T do anything to try and repair it, or let your mate try to have a go at fixing it. From my recent experiences with repairs, the attempts to fix things have resulted in far more extensive damage that has taken a LOT of time and effort to sort out. _________________________ One of the few remaining Mk1 owners... #00015
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#246142 - 11/01/2005 13:41 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: schofiel]
hussein stranger Registered: 30/11/2000 Posts: 72	So there is definitely a loose screw in there. If I shake the Empeg, I can hear it. AC power doesn't work. Who knows what kind of short got created. At this point, don't know if I should be in the market for a new Empeg or if I should try and get this repaired.
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#246143 - 11/01/2005 14:24 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: hussein]
Skunk Master Boot Logo(er) Registered: 26/08/2003 Posts: 525 Loc: California	Quote: If I shake the Empeg, I can hear it. Are you sure? Do you actually hear a screw rolling about in the player or simply hear a rattle? The rattle could very well be the dock connector or even the drive. If you absolutely hear a screw, I would refrain from trying to apply power to the player. You will only make things worse but shorting out a different component. Check for funny burnt smells. Use the vents on the side of the player. You may not smell what you are looking for if you sniff from the top air vent. _________________________ aka: [color:"blue"]Boot Logo Master[/color] PayPal Contributions for Custom Boot Logos are gladly accepted. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> itirado[@]adobe[.]com
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#246144 - 11/01/2005 15:07 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: Skunk]
hussein stranger Registered: 30/11/2000 Posts: 72	No I hear a screw rolling around. I heard it the last time I took the Empeg out of the sled but I foolishly didn't do anything about it. Maybe it's time to get a new Empeg?
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#246145 - 11/01/2005 17:17 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: hussein]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31600 Loc: Seattle, WA	If you're lucky, it's something that Rob S. can repair. He has been able to repair shorts-because-of-screws before. _________________________ Tony Fabris
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#246146 - 11/01/2005 17:50 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: tfabris]
schofiel carpal tunnel Registered: 25/06/1999 Posts: 2993 Loc: Wareham, Dorset, UK	Yup, but WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T plug in the power! Mail me on carsupport@xs4all.nl _________________________ One of the few remaining Mk1 owners... #00015
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#246147 - 11/01/2005 17:56 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: schofiel]
hussein stranger Registered: 30/11/2000 Posts: 72	Well I applied AC power for about 2 seconds just to see if it worked. That was it. So do I send it to Rob or do I buy a new one? Or both (and then have a spare)?
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#246148 - 11/01/2005 18:01 Re: Empeg goes kaput? [Re: hussein]
mlord carpal tunnel Registered: 29/08/2000 Posts: 14496 Loc: Canada	Both.
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