[comp.sys.amiga.hardware] Broken A1000

bj%hotmomma@uunet.uu.net (Rebekah Johnson) (03/19/91)

Hi,
	I'm hoping that I can get some advice about fixing my Amiga
1000. When I turn it on, the only thing that happens is the screen
flashes bright green and it keeps trying to come up with the kickstart
prompt but fails. 

	I've learned that the green screen signifies a static ram
problem. I called Commodore and they directed me to stores that will
not service A1000's. The guy at Commodore's customer support said he
thought a service center would replace the whole mother board (easier
than a repair). We've opened the computer up andit looks tricky to
fix, but I'm willing and able to try most anything to fix it
especially if it just a few chips that need to be replaced.

Has anyone done this that can give me detailed instructions? I'm no
whiz with a soldering iron, but I have used one.  I just can't see
paying 300+ bucks for a few ram chips.

	Thanks, 
	BJ
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