Posted by: MonkFish
Excessive heat = synchronise and playback problems - 08/04/2007 19:11
Hi
I've got one of the first MarkII's; had intermiitent hangs, pops, wheezes, etc. Checked the IDE mobo connector and had it resoldered last year. Unfortunately the problems persisted, so I replaced the hard drive. Problems still persist: constant failure of synchronising using jEmplode (perhaps one ot two tracks before machine times out.) Occasional sigkill error (3.00+Hijack). Even though temps seem normal, casing seems very hot to the touch.
If unit is in-car, when it gets up to temperature the music becomes troubled: pops,screeches, etc.
I think the problems are definitely heat-related and I don't know what's causing it. It's driving me mad. I've had the unit for years and love it, but I'm that close to binning it and getting an ipod-compatible head unit.
I've used a replacement power supply for several years (12V, 1A) but that's the only non-standard 'part.' If anyone has any idea, or can recommend a repairer (both Eutronix and the 'official' EU repairer have failed to respond to my emailed pleas) please let me know.
All the best
Richard
I've got one of the first MarkII's; had intermiitent hangs, pops, wheezes, etc. Checked the IDE mobo connector and had it resoldered last year. Unfortunately the problems persisted, so I replaced the hard drive. Problems still persist: constant failure of synchronising using jEmplode (perhaps one ot two tracks before machine times out.) Occasional sigkill error (3.00+Hijack). Even though temps seem normal, casing seems very hot to the touch.
If unit is in-car, when it gets up to temperature the music becomes troubled: pops,screeches, etc.
I think the problems are definitely heat-related and I don't know what's causing it. It's driving me mad. I've had the unit for years and love it, but I'm that close to binning it and getting an ipod-compatible head unit.
I've used a replacement power supply for several years (12V, 1A) but that's the only non-standard 'part.' If anyone has any idea, or can recommend a repairer (both Eutronix and the 'official' EU repairer have failed to respond to my emailed pleas) please let me know.
All the best
Richard