Difference between revisions of "Troubleshooting"

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==Hardware==
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==Controller Hardware==
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Check and recheck for correct:
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::*Solder joints for good solder flow
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::*Component orientation - matching the silkscreen image on the board - not necessarily the orientation of chip sockets or other carrier devices (they could have been installed backwards).
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::*Resistor values
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::*Capacitor polarities
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::*Part numbers
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Always feel free to post help requests with sharp, close-up pictures of your hardware that you are having problems with in the forums to get help from others.
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*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Express|Lynx Express]]
 
*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Express|Lynx Express]]
 
*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Freestyle|Lynx Freestyle]]
 
*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Freestyle|Lynx Freestyle]]
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*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Dongle|Lynx Dongle]]
 
*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Dongle|Lynx Dongle]]
 
*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Splitter|Lynx Splitter]]
 
*[[Troubleshooting Lynx Splitter|Lynx Splitter]]
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==Software==
 
==Software==

Revision as of 12:48, 29 August 2009

Controller Hardware

Check and recheck for correct:

  • Solder joints for good solder flow
  • Component orientation - matching the silkscreen image on the board - not necessarily the orientation of chip sockets or other carrier devices (they could have been installed backwards).
  • Resistor values
  • Capacitor polarities
  • Part numbers

Always feel free to post help requests with sharp, close-up pictures of your hardware that you are having problems with in the forums to get help from others.



Software