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V-tech Precomputer Unlimited (tm) - troubleshooting help?

  • 13-03-2008 04:12PM
    #1
    petek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭


    hey,
    i got one of these from a charity shop today
    49e6_1.JPG
    according to the manual it "turns your TV into a mini computer" with a built in word processor, drawing application, Melody Maker and the ability to record whatever you're doing onto VHS (which is why i bought it, i love vcr's)

    anyway, surprise surprise, its not working. the power light doesn't come on, no sounds happen. could it be completely ****ed or might there be a way to fix it? anyone have any knowledge of these or things to try out?

    edit: btw, i've already tried using different 9volt adapters in case it was something simple like that, but no dice.


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  • #2
    po0k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,817 ✭✭✭✭po0k


    Open it up, check for jam, rust, urine - the usual.


  • #3
    petek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭petek


    po0k wrote: »
    Open it up, check for jam, rust, urine - the usual.

    yeah, i should've mentioned that, i opened it already, and theres nothing obviously wrong to my eyes. it looks pretty well looked after. i was just hoping maybe maybe maybe there was a chance someones had some experience with these and might have some ideas of what it is that usually goes wrong with them?


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