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A Dead 82161A Digital Cassette Drive Message #1 Posted by Silvio de Morais on 22 Nov 2002, 12:30 a.m. Hi all, I just got a Digital Cassette Drive, and I can’t put it to work. Hardware I’m using: 41CV and 41CX HPIL module AC Adapter 82059B 1 fully charged battery 82033A 1 discharged battery 82033A My tests and results: Case 1: Fully charged battery + AC Adapter. No LEDs are on, “Transmission Error” on DIR Case 2: Discharged battery + AC Adapter. No LEDs are on, “Transmission Error” on DIR. Case 3: Fully charged battery only. No LEDs are on, “Transmission Error” on DIR. Case 4: AC Adapter only. BAT LEDs is on, “Transmission Error” on DIR I tried with both calculators, and had the same results. The HPIL interface is working because I can use it to control a 82162A Printer with no error. Any ideas? Can anyone fix it (preferably in US)? Thanks a lot, Silvio

Re: A Dead 82161A Digital Cassette Drive Message #2 Posted by Tony Duell (UK) on 22 Nov 2002, 6:48 p.m., in response to message #1 by Silvio de Morais The fact that the power LED never comes on suggests to me that the +5V power supply rail is missing. This would also account for the TRANSMIT ERR message, since the HPIL interface chip isn't being powered. If you have electronics experience, I can tell you what to test inside the drive. It is most likely to be a fairly simple repair. Alas I'm in the UK or I'd offer to take a look at it for you.

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