Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Did you try removing the wireless card? -- tcutting tcutting's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17402 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
snarlydwarf;516463 Wrote:
> Not that I've seen: a working SB doesn't get THAT hot. A bit warm
> perhaps, but not uncomfortable at all. (So, maybe 80 degrees F? No
> clue, I suck at estimating almost anything...)
>
> Of course, some components just randomly die sometimes. I tend to blow
> up capacitors on video cards. ("ooh, look at the bulging top! I know
> what blew up!")
>
> Depending on what happened as it died, it may be possible to replace if
> you know someone with some soldering skill.
Good points all around. :) I examined the PCB and all internal
components looking for deformations, bad solders, or scorching and could
not see anything. If something was obviously toasted I would not
hesitate to heat up the soldering iron and attempt a fix. Can't tie the
failure to an event because it was working when I left for work and dead
when I got home.
Testing each individual component, however, is beyond my expertise (and
attention span). ;)
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Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Hobejam;516453 Wrote:
>
> The case on this model (SB3 with "Slim Devices" on the metal face) has
> no ventilation at all. Has this ever been an issue (overheating)?
>
Not that I've seen: a working SB doesn't get THAT hot. A bit warm
perhaps, but not uncomfortable at all. (So, maybe 80 degrees F? No
clue, I suck at estimating almost anything...)
Of course, some components just randomly die sometimes. I tend to blow
up capacitors on video cards. ("ooh, look at the bulging top! I know
what blew up!")
Depending on what happened as it died, it may be possible to replace if
you know someone with some soldering skill.
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Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Nonreality;516269 Wrote: > I really,really hate to see these SB3 failures as I love mine. Has > anyone created a study to see if these are do to a certain batch or time > frame? Mines almost 3 years old and I really depend on it. I would not > have bought it if it only had a 2-4 year lifespan. I expect at least 10 > years for my stereo equipment and have always bought quality to make > sure of this. I would be very disappointed if mine fails this soon. > It's my most favorite device ever and it would be very sad if it failed. > Plus I can't afford a replacement right now. I couldn't agree more... I have 3 SB3s and this is the first failure I have had. Took it apart last night and found what appeared to be heat related discolorations on the inside of the case and when connecting the unit to power outside the case, I immediately smelled a "hot electrical" smell. No smoke or sparks and I did not investigate further... The case on this model (SB3 with "Slim Devices" on the metal face) has no ventilation at all. Has this ever been an issue (overheating)? In answer to the previous question regarding the type of SB3, yes, it is wireless. I was able to pick up a "new still in box" SB3 on eBay for $195 yesterday to replace this one, but they are sure becoming hard to find. I have no desire to "upgrade" to the "Touch". -- Hobejam WORK TO LIVE - LIVE TO ROCK Hobejam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11436 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
I really,really hate to see these SB3 failures as I love mine. Has anyone created a study to see if these are do to a certain batch or time frame? Mines almost 3 years old and I really depend on it. I would not have bought it if it only had a 2-4 year lifespan. I expect at least 10 years for my stereo equipment and have always bought quality to make sure of this. I would be very disappointed if mine fails this soon. It's my most favorite device ever and it would be very sad if it failed. Plus I can't afford a replacement right now. -- Nonreality -IF THE RULE YOU FOLLOWED BROUGHT YOU TO THIS, OF WHAT USE IS THE RULE.- HTTP://www.last.fm/user/nonreality Nonreality's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
I am assuming it's a wireless SB3? My recollection is a number of similar failures have been due to problems with the wireless card. You might try removing the card and see if it comes to life. If you need to run wireless, I recall there was a thread a few months back where what was thought to be a compatible wireless card was identified... or if you run wired it really wouldn't be a problem. -- tcutting tcutting's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17402 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Hobejam;516216 Wrote: > Ah, good point... If I understand your intent, this would rule in or out > a display failure. > > If, while plugged into the power supply, I am able to access the SB3 > from the web UI (SBS), then the SB3 is powered on, but the display has > failed, correct? > > I will try this when I get home... > > Even if it is just the display, it the unit worth fixing ($$$) or > should I just look for a "new" one (eBay)? Yeah, that's the idea anyway. Also to see if it might be a brightness setting, or IR remote problem, or something else simple. But I wouldn't get my hopes up, just something to try. :( If it is the VFD display you could email support and ask if they sell them, but it may cost more than you paid for it. They used to repair any SB3, regardless of problem, for a flat $90. Sadly this is no longer offered (I suspect lack of parts availability). :( -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Hobejam;516216 Wrote: > Ah, good point... If I understand your intent, this would rule in or out > a display failure. > > If, while plugged into the power supply, I am able to access the SB3 > from the web UI (SBS), then the SB3 is powered on, but the display has > failed, correct? > > I will try this when I get home... > > Even if it is just the display, it the unit worth fixing ($$$) or > should I just look for a "new" one (eBay)? Probably not worth fixing if it's the display. of course, you could use something other than the ir remote and pretend it's a SB Receiver. There's a url around here somewhere for a dented box sb3 for $179 or something which is a very nice price. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Similar thing happened to mine, do you notice any backlights in the display when you turn it on? -- dave77 Boom - Controller - Touch (on order) dave77's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=26269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Ah, good point... If I understand your intent, this would rule in or out a display failure. If, while plugged into the power supply, I am able to access the SB3 from the web UI (SBS), then the SB3 is powered on, but the display has failed, correct? I will try this when I get home... Even if it is just the display, it the unit worth fixing ($$$) or should I just look for a "new" one (eBay)? -- Hobejam WORK TO LIVE - LIVE TO ROCK Hobejam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11436 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox v3 is Dead...
Can you access the SB3 from your web UI (SBS or MySB)? -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75145 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
