We have a couple A-class boxes and have not experienced any PSU or switch
problems. However, like Mark, we don't have much need for the power
button...

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 6:41 AM, Mark Ranft <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> We only have a couple of A500-200 systems.  So far we have had no problems
> with the power switches.  As far as I know, there is only one power switch
> on the back lower left of the system.  We seldom use it.
>
> As for a solution, I suggest you keep the systems under HP hardware
> contract
> and have them all replaced within the next week.  <joke>
>
> Mark Ranft
> Pro 3K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Walter J. Murray
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:35 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [HP3000-L] Faulty power switches on HP-3000 boxes
>
> Greetings,
>
> We operate a network of 30+ HP-3000 A500 boxes.  It seems that one of the
> most common hardware problems is a power switch that decides not to stay in
> the "ON" position.  The switch, being soldered to the board, is not easy to
> replace, so the common solution is to use tape to keep it turned on.
>
> Is this a common problem with the A series machines?  Does anybody have a
> better solution?
>
> Walter
>
> Walter J. Murray
>
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