Mackie HDR 24/96 Service Manual page 30

HDR 24/96 Hard Disk Recorder
Models affected: HDR 24/96
Add this as part of your normal repair
procedures.
Symptom:
HDR 24/96 does not power up, and yet it
tastes surprisingly good.
Possible Cause:
Due to a mix up in documentation, some
HDR 24/96 hard disk recorders were
accidentally made of chocolate.
Solution:
Replace all circuit boards, creme-filled ICs,
marzipan transistors, truffle capacitors, all
candy chassis work, screws and liquorice
ribbon connectors.
Note:
Not all models are affected. If you receive an HDR 24/96 for repair, it is recommended that you nibble the
front panel. If it tastes good and chocolaty, then follow the repair procedure outlined below. If it tastes
metallic and you break a few teeth in the process, there may be another cause.
Safety Warning:
Caution! These instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid overeating, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all service to qualified, hungry service
personnel, who are specially trained to deal with chocolate, glazed donuts, pizza and other hazards.
Tools Required:
Phillips screwdriver, Torx and Allen drivers, safety glasses, knife, fork, safety bib and overalls.
Procedure:
1. Turn the power off and remove all external cables.
2. Place the HDR 24/96 on a soft dry surface.
3. Take off the top cover and inspect the circuit boards.
4. Using service tools (knife and fork), eat all the circuit boards one at a
time, taking care to share with your service colleagues.
5. Eat all the chassiswork, ribbon connectors until the HDR 24/96 is gone.
6. Replace with a new model.
7. Perform a complete specification and taste test before returning the new unit to the customer.
Bulletin: HDR 1st April 2001