cpu fan error

N6OIL

CPU fan error on turn on but after a few power cycles it will start up. This happen maybe 3 out of 10 times. Power supply output is good at 13.8vdc and I have plenty of amps to run the radio, 50 on tap. Running latest firmware and it was doing it with previous firmware. This is a new radio. I'll grab a photos of the OLED when it happens again. Any way to check the logs for this error? Thanks 

Mack

Log a trouble ticket. Mack W4AX Alpha Team

David

You should open a support ticket on this. The radio may need to be returned for hardware repair.

https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Tim - W4TME

Everyone is correct.  The CPU fans need to be replaced.  To facilitate this, I have converted this topic to a support HelpDesk ticket (http://helpdesk.flexradio.com) for expedited issue resolution.  If anyone else is experiencing an issue similar to this one, please submit a HelpDesk support ticket for issue resolution.

Walt - KZ1F

Tim, just as an adjunct question: Is there anything inside that chassis that is user maintainable? (or is most all of it SMT?), as the majority of us have past the warranty period. If the answer is no, well maybe if it even is yes, what are the shop rates? OK, yes, that was more than one.

Tim - W4TME

There really isn't anything inside that is user serviceable.  The CPU fans are in a sealed RF cage.  For the 6700/6500, the GPSDO and for the 6300, the ATU are the only user installable items.

Our service bench rate is $99/hr with a 1 hr minimum.

N6OIL

Does this mean the radio needs to go back for a simple fan replacement? Where I work we are a self servicing shop for HP and Apple computers and we have all the ESD items on hand. I have done my fair share CPU fans and graphics card fans. N6OIL

Tim - W4TME

Rory - you have an open HelpDesk ticket now.  Please submit all your correspondence regarding this issue through the HelpDesk.  Thank you.

N6OIL

Ok got it, thanks.

Walt - KZ1F

Thanks Tim!

N6OIL

Well gang, I got my radio back today after a visit to the Flex operating room and it works just great, no more fan fail warnings. Great work and the fast turnaround. Call this case closed. 73

Jay Nation

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Rory

Thanks for succeeding, now I know it's possible.
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