AmigaONE XE-G4 boot

AlexC wrote:
@Ricossa

Arghh!
Consider taking a close look at that CPU module and setting it right once and for all, rather than risking damaging the very fragile connectors on the module and motherboard.

The module should be perfectly parallel to the motherboard.
If it is slanted towards the Articia and memory slots it wasn't correctly inserted all the way.

In that case you're better off removing the motherboard from the case to re-install the module properly.
Also inspect the megarray pins from various angles to make sure none of them are bent.

The safest way to install the module is to lower it very gently while keeping an eye on the connectors to make sure they're aligned, it should slide in effortlessly or it's not aligned/parallel, in which case pins could get bent.
Once it's as far in as it easily wants to go, it actually requires several pounds of pressure to be lowered all the way and it should become obvious when it stops with plastic against plastic.

Replacing the screws requires some care as well, to avoid damaging or shorting surrounding components.
It only needs to be tight enough to prevent the module from getting lose but not so tight that it would bend or put stress on the PCB.
Using spacers helps a lot there as they prevent bending the boards and also add better support for heavy heatsinks when moving the computer.

Rigo wrote:
@benny

When you remove the battery, have you tried putting the old one back in?

You shouldn't have to replace the CR3032 so often.

Your booting problem is a known issue with Micro A1's, but this is the first time I have heard of it on the XE hardware.

The Micros need the battery shorting before reapplying the power after "moving" the machine, and they then boot fine. This doesn't seem to affect all micros either, but I know of at least 3 that suffer this malady.

So I'm wondering if the pure fact that you are removing and replacing the battery is what makes it boot (same as the micro) rather than the fact you are putting in a fresh CR3032...

Simon

Snuffy wrote:
Hi @benny


I replaced the original fan for an silent-X one in 2005, but it run on 5 or 7 volt.
I put it back to 12volt and the system has not halted sinds then.

Put in a Zalman fan ; mounts on the PCI mount backplane. Guaranteed to cool down whatever else you got!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11367727@N07/1287884906/

MamePPCA1 wrote:
@Benny

On my own experience,I know that the battery of the A1
gives some problems that the machine eats hungrily
all the batteries I have used on my A1.
Other issues or posibilities are not contemplated
on my case.
So my idea:Pick the A1 and give it a try on a PC
Repair Center.
On April 2007,this year,I havr to give my Amiga One to
a repair center.They checked the machine internally and
on 5 minutes put it back on the road again.
Maybe this can help you...or no,but give it a try and
tell us what is the real problem behind the scene.
Good luck benny!!