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Hehe.

WT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gil" <gilwe@...>
To: <emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 6:11 PM
Subject: [emulatorII-list] Re: Just joined the group and considering buying 
a E-II...


> Thanks !
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> OK so I opened it up, took a few connectors out and in - and viola ! it 
> works !!
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> I could load and play a few disks so far. I found 3 keys which doesn't 
> respond. I guess this monster will need some service and refurbishment. I 
> might go and replace some caps in the power supply and in few other 
> places.
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> Does anyone know which type of keys are these ? I heard they are the same 
> as the Kawai K1... Do they match the keys of other synths ?
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> The lock handle of the bottom drive is missing as well... Which type of 
> drive should I look for ?
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> --- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, "hexafuzz" <gclip@...> wrote:
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>> --- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, "Gil" <gilwe@> wrote:
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>> > Now we need to get it work :)
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>> Just to further clarify what has already been said: When powered on with 
>> a latched disk in either drive, the E-II should boot on its own. Top or 
>> bottom drive makes no difference; it should locate and auto-boot from 
>> either one on a dual floppy E-II.
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>> When powered on -without- a disk in the drives, the display message 
>> should quickly change from "Boot in Progress" to "Insert Diskette", and 
>> both drive status LEDs should begin flashing in an alternate pattern. If 
>> your display message doesnt change, and your drive LEDs never get lit, it 
>> may not be seeing the drives.
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>> If you are knowledgeable working on electronics (dont get zapped!), do as 
>> Elm suggested: Inspect, remove, and clean all floppy drive data & power 
>> cable connections (Deoxit and q-tips may help). Then hit the drives with 
>> compressed air to remove any built up dust or debris. Reconnect 
>> everything and look for improved/changed behavior.
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>> PS: Whenever the E-II is transported, remember to latch scrap disks in 
>> both drives to avoid damage.
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