DM500 network blown

**me_ashman** · 31-01-08, 11:55 AM

Anyone able to fix blown network ports on dm500?

**z80** · 31-01-08, 01:08 PM

there was a thread on the old forum about it.

I suggest check that the pins in the RJ45 connector are okay.

Then re-solder joints all over near the network IC in front left corner.

**me_ashman** · 31-01-08, 01:11 PM

ok cheers!

**digitaldvd** · 31-01-08, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by me_ashman

Anyone able to fix blown network ports on dm500?

It may also be the transmit chip, i did have a problem with the surface mount capacitors near the ethernet leds dry joints once resoldered all go

**best4less** · 06-02-08, 03:41 PM

Just a nob question if the network port is blown
is there a way of using the rs232 port instead
now be nice

**Impakt** · 06-02-08, 09:59 PM

The network port on a 500c just blew tonight during a bad storm. The switch it was plugged into also went.

Is the 500c a write off now? I think it blew the cable amp it was plugged into also.

**z80** · 06-02-08, 11:11 PM

it is rooted.

**me_ashman** · 06-02-08, 11:28 PM

ouch...I had the same problem...lost 3 dreams in one go, lightning struck the vacant block next door. I think both the missus and jumped through the roof.