I took the plunge and put in the CPU modules (M7133 and M7134) into the
PDP11/24. The machine powered up and the DC ON light came on, suggesting
voltages were in tolerance. So I connected a terminal and got an ODT prompt.
I then tried to run a basic diagnostic (using the ODT command 165000G). It
came back to the prompt and I was just entering another command when I heard
a vague click and the machine powered off. I cannot power it on now.
Previously after connecting it to the mains I would hear a slight click, but
I don't even hear that now and turning the key will not even start the fans
running.
However power is getting to the big capacitors because I can see that with
my multimeter, so it is not the external fuse or the circuit breaker I
think. Presumably some internal fuse has gone, I will leave it to discharge
and take a look tomorrow to see if I can find an internal fuse. Any other
ideas as to what this might mean?
It was going so well..
Regards
Rob