Dead BBQL from old Gold Card
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:05 pm
Oh dear. I mentioned elsewhere about a QL related 'haul' of goodies. Included was an original Gold Card 2.
It looked in great condition so I fished it out of it's PC style setup and was keen to try it in my BBQL. I was careful to plug it in etc (not powered up or anything silly!)
And nothing with it plugged in, no sign of any signal going to the TV I use and nothing in the way of the usual initial multi-coloured screen.
I unplugged it and the QL started as normal. Checked the pins on the expansion connector, tried a few times plugging it in and out etc.
And now the QL won't boot even without the old Gold Card! Same as before, no sign of life on the TV and no multicoloured screen. Re-setting has no effect (the yellow power light is on).
What can I check/do? This is my daily BBQL here!
It looked in great condition so I fished it out of it's PC style setup and was keen to try it in my BBQL. I was careful to plug it in etc (not powered up or anything silly!)
And nothing with it plugged in, no sign of any signal going to the TV I use and nothing in the way of the usual initial multi-coloured screen.
I unplugged it and the QL started as normal. Checked the pins on the expansion connector, tried a few times plugging it in and out etc.
And now the QL won't boot even without the old Gold Card! Same as before, no sign of life on the TV and no multicoloured screen. Re-setting has no effect (the yellow power light is on).
What can I check/do? This is my daily BBQL here!