[sdiy] Dead Siel

[klosmon]

Most common problems with the Opera 6/DK600:

--the power supply runs VERY hot;  it's not uncommon for PS components to 
die after a number of years.  First thing to do is check the power outputs.

--the backup battery is mounted in the middle of the CPU board (underneath 
the keyboard).  It will most likely have melted, causing all kinds of havoc 
on the board.  This can be repaired;  be prepared to spend some time.  (the 
schematics are available online at Sander Myers' site).

--having looked inside, you'll see an appalling number of DIP cables & 
sockets.  These can oxidize over time (not visible, but enough to cause 
high capacitance and intermittent contact).  All should be cleaned with 
contact cleaner & tested for good contact.

~GMM
At 09:30 AM 11/9/2006, you wrote:
>I´ve recently got a dead Siel Opera 6.
>
>I haven´t really had the time to to mend it yet but here are some questions:
>
>Has anyone fixed a broken Opera 6?
>Any tips?
>Any usual errors?
>
>I´m at work at the moment(away from the synthesizer) but after a quick
>look earlier today inside the synthesizer I found some broken pins on some
>flatcables.
>I also think that there was no backupbattery inside.. not sure..
>Theory: Could it be that the battery started leaking and caused some
>errors, and then some previous owner removed the battery?
>
>Well.. someday it will work.
>
>Since it´s my first post to the list I also want to say a small Hi to all
>the folks on the list.
>
>Best regards
>Martin
>Sweden