Duo-R Audio error [Solved!]

[that1crzywhtguy]

I got out the DSLR and took a couple High-res shots of top and bottom.

TOP: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-QiXcgEfSdxc24xTk1Nb240Vmc
Bottom: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-QiXcgEfSdxd0p2RjU4REdoMVE

I figured if it was just surface stuff it wouldn't be too hard to fix, but don't know how to tell... The bottom looks clean as far as I can tell, and I did go over top and bottom looking for any trace rot. I didn't see any, but I could have missed it.

Maybe I should just send it to steve... I guess I'm Mr. Indecisive on this one...

[Keith Courage]

yeah, the bottom doesn't look cracked which is weird. Guess you got lucky there. Since you have experience soldering you should be able to solder over those top cracks. might want to have a peak up the hu card slot to see how far that one crack goes.

[that1crzywhtguy]

Okay, doesn't go that far.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-QiXcgEfSdxaEc4bHNhdUJKM3c

Hmmm... Now I'm thinking this isn't part of the problem, or even much of a big deal at all. I tested for continuity on each side of the crack (just scratched a tiny bit of the enamel off to give a place for the multimeter contacts), and it's solid. Of course, not saying that shouldn't be something made more solid, but you get what I'm saying.

[SignOfZeta]

You have an intermittent fault. You have a PCB that you can *see* is cracked. No matter who does the work that should be the first thing to fix.

The fact that your meter shows continuity doesn't mean much. The problem is intermittent, so it probably passes a lot of checks. It runs mostly normal and except for that horrible noise, that's another thing it sorta does. Continuity testers don't replicate the normal conditions of a circuit.

[that1crzywhtguy]

I agree that the crack should be addressed, just figuring once I start making repairs I'm committing to keeping it and giving up my escape shoot (getting a full refund).

As far as the actual issue, it's not intermittent. It's repeatable and appears in the same ways everytime.

[Keith Courage]

Do the crack repair yourself. That way you can at least rule that out as a problem before sending it off to get fixed. Who knows, it might fix it.

[that1crzywhtguy]

I wasn't fearful of doing the crack repair myself, was more wanting to keep the return option available in the off chance it's not something repairable. That being said, I'm probably being overly fussy. Chances are that at least Steve can fix it, and it will probably be worth keeping.

Also, I doubt that they opened it before selling it anyway. There's no way they'd have to know that I attempted a repair and that it wasn't repaired in the past.

I'll do that simple repair and report back.

[that1crzywhtguy]

I fixed it!!!!! Really good advice to fix the crack yall! As I began to check it out in prep of repairing, I discovered a broken trace right next to C507 (it was the trace nearest that cap). While I was at it, I went ahead and sealed up the cracks too. Either way, this baby is working!

As always, really appreciate everyone's time and support.

[that1crzywhtguy]

Oh, and if anyone's wondering, here are some pics.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-QiXcgEfSdxdzBtM0hNU0NGeGs

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-QiXcgEfSdxYjIyZHBiSFBMSTg

[Keith Courage]

EXCELLENT!

[SignOfZeta]

Cool!

[that1crzywhtguy]

Btw, thanks for suggesting Monster Lair. I never knew about this game, and it's pretty fun!

[esteban]

Btw, thanks for suggesting Monster Lair. I never knew about this game, and it's pretty fun!

It is truly an awesome game. And the 2-plays coop is friggin' great, as well.

[that1crzywhtguy]

I'm still lookin for a multitap that isn't totally price gouged, but I will definately check that out when I find one!

[thesteve]

i have taps
whats fair?