gx4000 problems

lordoftime · 13:09, 02 July 17

Hi guys I just got myself a GX4000 problem is all i can get out of it is a blue screen with a yellow border? I know my carts are good becasue they work fine on my 6128 plus.

Bryce · 15:20, 02 July 17

That's usually a sign that the ASIC has died.

Bryce.

lordoftime · 16:52, 02 July 17

Fixable? I am guessing not easily

robcfg · 19:04, 02 July 17

It's easier to buy another one, as you'll find no ASIC and you need quite a setup to desolder and solder it back.

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Bryce · 20:46, 02 July 17

As rob says... send it back and buy another one.

Bryce.

lordoftime · 00:28, 03 July 17

Is it worth replacing or should i just stick with my 6128plus?

Bryce · 08:24, 03 July 17

If you're not a collector and just want to play cartridge games, then there's no reason to own a GX4000 if you already have a 6128+.

Bryce.

lordoftime · 18:51, 10 July 17

ok last question - is there any parts of the gx4000 that can be salvaged and used on my 6128 plus? the ram maybe?

gerald · 19:30, 10 July 17

Quote from: lordoftime on 18:51, 10 July 17
ok last question - is there any parts of the gx4000 that can be salvaged and used on my 6128 plus? the ram maybe?

Everything except the modulator, and the broken part.
BTW, when you receive your C4CPC you may want to try my http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/quick-and-dirty-ram-test-for-cpc

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