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bachiano · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 163

Thanks in Advance.

dturco · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:36 am Post subject:

Cry.

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:38 am Post subject:

Replace the Dallas chip. What's the problem? Smile

CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6326 Location: Australia

Trade it on an NEC Wink

Phoenixed · Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Posts: 514 Location: The mitten

Shouldn't he be worried about deflection burns in the tubes?

mx83toy · Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 322

send it to me in australia..... curt im going to need a dallas chip thingy lol

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:26 am Post subject:

Not always. Check the tubes with a flashlight, if you see a tiny spot burn near the middle of one or more tubes, then you're effed, but if the Dallas chip died while the set was off, then the tubes should be OK.

ElTopo · Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 1640

Switch to a Barco CRT Cool

CIR Engineering · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:14 pm Post subject:

Why do you think you have a bad Dallas chip?

If you have the correct green error code on boot up then you can perform a default Dallas memory lode with the jumpers. You will lose your serial number and hour counter, but the projector will work fine.

Just don't short out your YA board while doing the factory load. It's easy to do by pressing the YA against the chassis.

craigr

bachiano · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 163

I don't have a g90 yet Smile

There is a G90 in my area with a good chip but the set is from 2000.
There is another one in Miami and the seller said the Dallas chip is Dead.

I'm not going out of my way to pick these up but I'm keeping my eye out for one, so I'm trying to prepare.

Thanks for the advice guys.

Phoenixed · Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Posts: 514 Location: The mitten

Just make sure you check the ya board ic421 serial number before you pay anything.

bachiano · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 163

Phoenixed · Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Posts: 514 Location: The mitten

My G90 was from 2000 as well and had a bad chip, however I don't remember the exact serial number. Craig Rounds maintains a database of good/bad chips, or at least I thought he did. So I am sure he will chime in with his thoughts.

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:46 pm Post subject:

Guys, to me it's mandatory to change ANY Dallas chip in a G90 that's over 5 years old. Short of checking the original hour count, I don't even test run a set with an old Dallas chip in it. If it (the chip) shuts down while the set is on, there's a good chance that you'll spot burn the tubes. I've talked with Craig about this, and while he has yet to see a G90 do this, I've seen it about 4 times.

Also, don't buy the Dallas chips on eBay. Most are OLD STOCK, and are no better than the ones in the set. Buy new, from me, or Mouser or Newark.

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

You mean the one on Craigslist. Have you called the guy? I tried, but the number was not correct. I emailed him as well with no response.

As for you, Craig Rounds, don't think I didn't notice that you have expanded your calibration arsenal. Shocked

bachiano · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 163

Yes Spanky.
That's the one.
I also emailed him, twice with no response.

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

LOL, I even looked up recyclers and tried to find the place of business, but to no avail.

CIR Engineering · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:12 pm Post subject:

CIR Engineering · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject:

Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

Wow, so the Klein is that close to the PR? Are you still going to use the PR for reference or do you envision the Klein being your main instrument?