17-11-2025, 05:03 PM
Hello Huck.
The disk drive has the power supply in it that powers the drives & the computer.
Did you order from our web store just recently? There was an order that went to NZ with a power supply & separate Power/video/cassette lead in it.
If you decide to power the unit up from the wires that have been added, you need 10-12vdc @ 1.5 amps.
You can check the polarity of the wires by using a multimeter and comparing the polarity to what is marked on the main PCB beside the blue electrolytic filter capacitor.
I'd recommend getting the proper DIN lead though, as it provides connection for power but also video out (without which you will have no idea if the computer is working).
It looks to be a late production Premium and has had the required factory mods fitted from what I can see.
In regards to the disk drive, the power supply in it most likely has 3 RIFA capacitors that will need to be replaced as they normally have dried and cracked by now & will explode on power up.
Please check this before applying power to the drive (or have someone check it for you if you are not confident / qualified to service mains powered devices).
This is the normal lead :
https://microbeetechnology.com.au/store/...d-kit.html
We don't have any made up at present, but if you need one & want to order one, I can have it made up straight away.
The disk drive has the power supply in it that powers the drives & the computer.
Did you order from our web store just recently? There was an order that went to NZ with a power supply & separate Power/video/cassette lead in it.
If you decide to power the unit up from the wires that have been added, you need 10-12vdc @ 1.5 amps.
You can check the polarity of the wires by using a multimeter and comparing the polarity to what is marked on the main PCB beside the blue electrolytic filter capacitor.
I'd recommend getting the proper DIN lead though, as it provides connection for power but also video out (without which you will have no idea if the computer is working).
It looks to be a late production Premium and has had the required factory mods fitted from what I can see.
In regards to the disk drive, the power supply in it most likely has 3 RIFA capacitors that will need to be replaced as they normally have dried and cracked by now & will explode on power up.
Please check this before applying power to the drive (or have someone check it for you if you are not confident / qualified to service mains powered devices).
This is the normal lead :
https://microbeetechnology.com.au/store/...d-kit.html
We don't have any made up at present, but if you need one & want to order one, I can have it made up straight away.