---------Original Message:
From: "Steve Maddison" <steve at cosam.org>
Subject: Fixing a DEC Letterwriter (LA100)
Hello all,
I have a half-dead Letterwriter 100 KSR here I'd like to get working
again. I get a short buzz from the paper feed motor at power-up but
instead of flashing all it's indicator LEDs, both CTS and LINE stay
illuminated. There's no carriage movement and the keyboard does
nothing either. The basic vital signs are OK but I'm stuck without a
service manual or schematics. Does anyone have access to these docs?
I'd of course also be interested to hear of any common problems and/or
things to check before I dive into all-out mending mode...
Cheers,
--
Steve Maddison
http://www.cosam.org/
----------Reply:
Can't suggest where to start checking but I do have several RO LA100s
awaiting the trip to the scrapper, in case I can help with any non-kbd parts
before they go.
I do also have the tech manual somewhere; unfortunately IIRC it's on 17"
paper so I can't scan it.
I believe Tony also has a copy and more knowledge/experience than I;
maybe he has some suggestions.
m