If your KA630 seems to work OK but the console bulkhead LED display is dark, the issue is probably only a burnt-out fuse. A result of a short circuit, probably somewhere on the bulkhead, that may have happened a long, long time ago.

Instead of de-soldering and pulling out the old fuse, thus risking mechanical upset to the delicate PCB traces, here is a less intrusive procedure which uses a small SMD fuse. Do not simply short the burnt-out fuse using a wire, fuses are always there for a reason. Continue reading “KA630 Console Bulkhead Dead LED Output Fuse Fix”

In case you have a DECSERVER 200 with old squeaky fans, and at the same time you’re wondering what to do with old CPU fans hanging off your pile of computer junk, consider this. Continue reading “DECSERVER 200 Fan Replacement”