Kernal Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi im in boston massachusetts I just recently bought a 130xe, and it wont boot, powers up but no video thru to the monitor on either the monitor or s-video port is there a way i can take the memory out of the 130xe and put it in the 65xe and make it a 130 xe? is there any way to fix the 130xe as it is currently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi im in boston massachusetts I just recently bought a 130xe, and it wont boot, powers up but no video thru to the monitor on either the monitor or s-video port is there a way i can take the memory out of the 130xe and put it in the 65xe and make it a 130 xe? is there any way to fix the 130xe as it is currently? What color screen do you get? are you getting steady +5 on the PSU, or does it fluctuate? As for the memory, there are some 65XE boards that have spaces for an extra bank of memory (in reality they are really 130XE boards) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi im in boston massachusetts I just recently bought a 130xe, and it wont boot, powers up but no video thru to the monitor on either the monitor or s-video port is there a way i can take the memory out of the 130xe and put it in the 65xe and make it a 130 xe? is there any way to fix the 130xe as it is currently? What color screen do you get? are you getting steady +5 on the PSU, or does it fluctuate? As for the memory, there are some 65XE boards that have spaces for an extra bank of memory (in reality they are really 130XE boards) Iget a black screen, with whatlooks like faint lines like static almost also when i hit the power button it did flashes a little blue screen for one blink of an eye. does any one still do repairs on these in northeast us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 also id like to state is there any way tofindout if my 65xe has a130xe board without tearing itapart *by serial number orapp..the65xe runsgreat..likenew..but the130xe.. no good. andi need the 130xe for the synth im writing..and the freddie chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) It is probably the RAM that is faulty anyway. I would start with de-soldering/socketing/replacing All the RAM on the 130xe. Oh, the 65XE already has the FREDDY chip Edited September 7, 2009 by mimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 also id like to state is there any way tofindout if my 65xe has a130xe board without tearing itapart *by serial number orapp..the65xe runsgreat..likenew..but the130xe.. no good. andi need the 130xe for the synth im writing..and the freddie chip. A couple of alternatives: The easiest and "Best" fix is to buy a new 130XE motherboard from Best Electronics. IF your keyboard and power supply are good, and you are happy with the cosmetics of your case and keyboard, then you can have a solid computer for fairly low cost. Brad was selling these for $70 + regular USPS shipping. I've bought several of these 130XE and 800XL boards ($40) and mine are pristine. Another choice is to contact MEtalGuy66 here at AA and see if he is willing to repair yours. From my experience, he is excellent at A8 repairs. -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEtalGuy66 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ok.. First of all.. If your 65XE does not have the FULL ECI interface on the back, then its not a 130xe motherboard.. Second, yeah you could upgrade it using old drams like the 130xe has, but youd be much better off doing something like Hias's SRAM upgrade, which is 512k ram, with full 130xe compatability, ALOT less soldering/desoldering.. Third, if you get a black screen like that, I doubt it's just the DRAM thats bad.. Based on the symtoms you describe, any number of things could be causing it.. You need someone who has experience "de-flaking" and "ressurecting" dead XEs to have an indepth look at it.. I dont know anyone in the New England area, but if your willing to mail it to houston & back, I'll fix it for you as cheap as possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) does any one still do repairs on these in northeast us? If you don't want to try fixing it yourself, maybe I can help you out. Like many here, I have been repairing this stuff since the mid-eighties. I am in south eastern PA. PM me if interested. I am sure I can figure it out but I will say that no one here is better than MetalGuy at this stuff. It's just a matter of postage I suppose. Edited September 9, 2009 by puppetmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Ok Sounds good to me.. reply with your address and ill send it down to you. and gimme an estimate on how much you think it will cost to fix. Ok.. First of all.. If your 65XE does not have the FULL ECI interface on the back, then its not a 130xe motherboard.. Second, yeah you could upgrade it using old drams like the 130xe has, but youd be much better off doing something like Hias's SRAM upgrade, which is 512k ram, with full 130xe compatability, ALOT less soldering/desoldering.. Third, if you get a black screen like that, I doubt it's just the DRAM thats bad.. Based on the symtoms you describe, any number of things could be causing it.. You need someone who has experience "de-flaking" and "ressurecting" dead XEs to have an indepth look at it.. I dont know anyone in the New England area, but if your willing to mail it to houston & back, I'll fix it for you as cheap as possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEtalGuy66 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 If you don't want to try fixing it yourself, maybe I can help you out. Like many here, I have been repairing this stuff since the mid-eighties. I am in south eastern PA. PM me if interested. I am sure I can figure it out but I will say that no one here is better than MetalGuy at this stuff. It's just a matter of postage I suppose. What part of SE PA do you live in? I used to live in the Philadelphia area.. Glenside Township.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 If you don't want to try fixing it yourself, maybe I can help you out. Like many here, I have been repairing this stuff since the mid-eighties. I am in south eastern PA. PM me if interested. I am sure I can figure it out but I will say that no one here is better than MetalGuy at this stuff. It's just a matter of postage I suppose. What part of SE PA do you live in? I used to live in the Philadelphia area.. Glenside Township.. small world! I live in the Reading area - It's about 55 miles from Philly. Actually I have friends that live in Glenside. I like that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEtalGuy66 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 small world! I live in the Reading area - It's about 55 miles from Philly. Actually I have friends that live in Glenside. I like that area. Hah. kewl.. Do you remember NEAT? They used to meet in a church basement in north Philly.. I used to know this guy named Jim Pitrone (met him at the NEAT meetings) who ran an 8-bit BBS on an MIO and Carina BBS.. Can't remember the name of the board.. But I used to call it all the time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 small world! I live in the Reading area - It's about 55 miles from Philly. Actually I have friends that live in Glenside. I like that area. Hah. kewl.. Do you remember NEAT? They used to meet in a church basement in north Philly.. I used to know this guy named Jim Pitrone (met him at the NEAT meetings) who ran an 8-bit BBS on an MIO and Carina BBS.. Can't remember the name of the board.. But I used to call it all the time.. Well I don't remember Jim but I do remember NEAT. I was a member of ABUG (Atari Berks Users Group) and I know we had communicatons with a bunch of other groups in the area like NEAT and LACE (Lehigh Atari Computer Enthusiast) I was also a co-sysop for the Excalibur BBS which also ran on an MIO and two 10 meg full height Seagate drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useclipse Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) My name is Roger and I just recently bought the 130xe and I am having the same issue. I know this thread is a little old but I did notice some people live in SE Pennsylvania and wanted to know if anyone can take a look at mine or give a name and number of someone who may be able to help me with mine. I believe replacing the mainboard will fix the issue, I am not particularly good at soldering. I also have the 1050 disk drive but cannot test it yet since the computer is not working. Edited December 5, 2016 by useclipse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 My name is Roger and I just recently bought the 130xe and I am having the same issue. I know this thread is a little old but I did notice some people live in SE Pennsylvania and wanted to know if anyone can take a look at mine or give a name and number of someone who may be able to help me with mine. I believe replacing the mainboard will fix the issue, I am not particularly good at soldering. I also have the 1050 disk drive but cannot test it yet since the computer is not working. Roger, Does the 130XE do anything at all when plugged in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useclipse Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) I tried the RF output and also the 5pin DIN to SCART/AV cable one and always have the same results, whether there are lines of colors, like static, all over the display or minor changes to the image, no blue screen, no sound. I even tried starting the computer pressing start + option to hear the beeping for the tape recorder and no beep. Or if I start it up pressing OPTION to see get to the self test menu,I was expecting so see some changes to the screen by doing this but no changes whatsover. Edited December 5, 2016 by useclipse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Just get a new motherboard from best, easiest and most foolproof option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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