On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 2:01 PM, Adrian Graham <[email protected]> wrote: > On 18/05/2016 18:21, "Aaron Jackson" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The terminal arrived today but unfortunately it doesn't power >> on. I've checked the fuse and continuity of the cable... > > The power switch at the front was notorious for breaking because it's a > left/right slider and people got too 'energetic'.
Agreed. I have replaced more than one power switch on DEC terminals from "over-frobbing". The VT220/VT240 switch had a standard footprint, so I was able to get a functional replacement at Radio Shack for a few dollars. The VT100-family can take a standard ball-bat type toggle with brass fast-on tabs. I'm not sure about the switch type on the VT420, but definitely check that power is getting through it, especially if it feels "soft" when flipping it. -ethan
