On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 23:15:07 +0100, Tony Firshman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Rich Mellor wrote: >> Has anyone come across problems with a Super Gold Card freezing the QL >> after about 5 minutes use? It has been tried with 2 QLs now (without >> the >> 68008 chip) and it works fine for 5 mins, but then the QL will not >> restart >> until it all cools down again. >> >> Seems to be an overheating problem - maybe one of Dennis Briggs' old >> power >> supplies might improve things? > Dennis B power supplies were great until they blew up. It was pretty > underrated, and got *very* hot. Tried them on my BBS, and each one > lasted maybe 6 months. > > In any case, if it is the SGC definitely locking up, then a change of PS > will not do a thing. Try a freezing spray on chips to isolate problem > one. Mind you it might be badly seated ram. > The Super Gold Card appeared to work ok for a few years according to customer - however something happened to his QL and he blew the display - ever since the Super Gold Card appears to overheat. -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services URL:http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk URL:http://www.rwapadventures.com URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.uk URL:http://www.internetbusinessangels.com _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
