PDP 11/24 - A Step Backwards

[Rob Jarratt]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Chris Zach via
> cctalk
> Sent: 27 March 2022 19:48
> To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: PDP 11/24 - A Step Backwards
> 
> Bigger question is who repaired the power supply "under warranty"?

A company called Radwell International. Based near me. They succeeded in getting the PSU to work, which I have been unable to do as it is just beyond me.

> 
> On 3/27/2022 2:38 PM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
> > On 3/27/22 05:17, Tony Duell via cctalk wrote:
> >> On Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 11:12 PM Rob Jarratt via cctalk
> >> <cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the
> >>> PSU repair is under warranty, which means I can't do it myself
> >>> without invalidating the warranty, so I will have to send it back. I
> >>> don't know if the ripple is caused by the blown part, but I suppose
> >>> it is likely. I may be able to inspect it without breaking the seals.
> >>
> >> That sort of thing would make me very suspicious as to what they've
> >> done inside the PSU that they don't want you to see.
> >>
> >
> > Pretty much every electronic device I have ever bought had seals on it
> > and a notice that breaking the seals voided the warranty.  Even stuff
> > with easily replaceable (or upgradeable) components.  Nothing unusual
> > here.
> >
> > bill
> >
> >