Hi!
I have this Blizzard PPC 603e card that gives a black screen on boot.
I've tried without the SIMM module (it has an EDO 32mb one), same results.
Fan spins when powered up, but nothing else.
Tried to clean the contacts, both sides, same result.
I noticed there's only ONE crystal oscillator soldered, and it's not bridged in any way (read somewhere that you could use only one if bridged with cables).
The black metal heatsink has some white thermal paste under.
Battery might be dead, but you know, this one is not the kind that leaks.
What else should I check to try to revive this card? Would it help if I bought new crystal oscillators and change the one soldered, and add the missing one?
Should I change the battery?
Also heard that might need to flash it again, how do I do that?
In case all fails, someone could repair it if I ship it?
Thanks in advance!
I have this Blizzard PPC 603e card that gives a black screen on boot.
I've tried without the SIMM module (it has an EDO 32mb one), same results.
Fan spins when powered up, but nothing else.
Tried to clean the contacts, both sides, same result.
I noticed there's only ONE crystal oscillator soldered, and it's not bridged in any way (read somewhere that you could use only one if bridged with cables).
The black metal heatsink has some white thermal paste under.
Battery might be dead, but you know, this one is not the kind that leaks.
What else should I check to try to revive this card? Would it help if I bought new crystal oscillators and change the one soldered, and add the missing one?
Should I change the battery?
Also heard that might need to flash it again, how do I do that?
In case all fails, someone could repair it if I ship it?
Thanks in advance!