SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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spmac
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SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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Hi all.

So I power up my SP & the screen reads 'Rev B Loading Software, but nothing loads.

The HxC reader powers up but has no text on it's screen & obviously isn't loading the software.

All was working fine previously & I havn't changed anything.

Any ideas?

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Re: SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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Is the floppy power connector correctly connected ?
Can you check the +5V voltage ?

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Re: SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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I haven't opened her up yet, as I say the HxC power is on. The screen is lit & red lights are on.

I can open her up tomorrow to check everything is connected OK.

No reason anything should be disconnected as I haven't moved it or anything but will check it, thanks.

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Re: SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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One possible issue is the power supply : a bad connection, or a power supply dying with an output voltage falling under the 4.5V ...

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Re: SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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I opened her up & everything is good inside, all connections etc

As I say the HxC powers up.... so could it still be the power supply?

At a lose here & need to use my SP! 😔

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Re: SP1200 HxC reader not loading software?

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Issue "fixed" on Facebook: HxC firmware updated to disable the hxc input voltage checking.
This SP1200 power supply voltage is too low (<4.4V) and need to be serviced !

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