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My mechanic shop has an old Meridian. He was about to trade it in for a newer system when his business partner decided to abscond.
Every time power blinks, he loses system programming. It wouldn't be so bad, but it defaults to pulse dialing. I visit, reprogram, and tell him it is almost time for that new system, then he cries the no-money blues.
If I recall correct, the DR5 s/ware cartridge contains a capacitor that holds voltage to prevent this. Do I just swap the cart and reprogram one last time? If this is so, do any of ya'll have a cheap cart with a good capacitor?
I don't mind getting credits for auto repairs, but would like to fix it permanently.
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You can purchase a refurb DR5 cartridge for pennies on the dollar. Check with your local supplier or on-line.
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Maybe the sponsor of this website would have some cartridges. Click on the "Equipment" link on the top of this page. The problem with selling just the cartridge is---then all you have left is a cabinet with no cartridge.
In the past, I have cracked them open, desoldered the capacitor and resoldered a new one to replace it--and went on my merry way. But I haven't worked on one of those in about 5 years. It helps if you do 4/5 or 10 of them, so you get better and faster. Doing one is just a PITA.
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Or you could buy a new car and let someone else worry about your mechanic's phone system. With the prices MY mechanics charge, they could certainly afford a new phone system, and a gold-plated one at that!
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It's always better to change the Cap. Changing the cartridge is risky at best....who knows how good the Cap in that one is.
Do your mechanic a favour & talk him into upgrading to a CICS...AND install a UPS.
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the UPS in in place, and if he buys a system, it winds up being I buy it, and gain credits for future repairs.
I guess I will crack the module and solder the cap in place. Anyone know the cap value?
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Even with a new system, a UPS is still highly recommended and well worth the bucks.
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Two things: 1 That cap is hard to find 'around town'. If you're running into that PM me and I'll tell you where we get 'em. 2 Check me on this, but the 616 has one on the mother board too. We replace both whenever we have a problem. Not sure if it's important, but it's easy once you are in there. John C. (Not Garand)
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You're right John, there is also one on the board.
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