[labnetwork] Suss MA6 EISS computer

[Hathaway, Malcolm R]

Hi Mike,

Is the control computer a Dell?  If so, it's a fairly common failure among certain vintages of Dell PCs for bad capacitors to show up, and "recapping" kits exist and are reasonably easy to install.

However, if replacement seems easier or is preferred, then give that a go.

You can contact me off-list for more info regarding the re-capping business.


Mac
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During a recent power outage, our MA6 EISS imaging computer failed.  The system starts to boot and then hangs,  I've checked the power supply and the hard drive seems ok, but I suspect the motherboard has failed(swollen caps).  Has anyone had any experience replacing this system?

Thanks in advance,

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Mike Call
Research Engineer
University of Maine
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