On Fri, Jan 31, 2020 at 8:24 AM Peter Coghlan via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> The recent discussion on BSC protocol prompted me to dig out my Microvax > 3100 > with DSH32 synchronous serial interface. It had been idle in storage for > several years and it wouldn't power up, only giving a brief flash on the > diagnostic LEDs and a quick twitch of the fans. There was a slight smell, > like > the stale air that comes out of a deflating tyre. > > <snip> > > If anyone has anything with H7821 power supplies in them, I suggest > checking > on these capacitors. If anything with these power supplies is in storage, > I > suggest ensuring it is stored the normal way up as this should limit the > ability of the goo to escape and spread around the power supply. > > And there I was thought I was being safe enough by removing the nicad > battery > packs some years ago... > > Regards, > Peter Coghlan. > Thanks Peter..My 3100 just smoked up the other day, needs repair or a new supply. Bill