Reset database

[ThorMan]

I read that I need to bleed off the cap in the software module using a resister rather than just shorting across it. Anyone have more detail info on this. This is a 616 Meridian and has a date stamp on it from 1992

 

[misseditbythatmuch]

Depending on your DR level of software, you may need to bleed the cap in the cartridge or on the main board with a 100 ohm or so resistor. The resistor is just a way of draining the capacitor(s) gracefully. However, have you looked at the debug process for password recovery or using a rad to view it?

Some folks just plain short the cap, but if it is still any good and recently charged up, it has a lot of energy and the short can cause some heat and discharge harm in a dead short that can be damaging.

If you do not have a rad available, check the debug in the FAQ section, as it is very effective and you will not risk frying anything.

 

[norstarboy125]

What's wrong with just doing a STARTUP? It will wipe out the database.

Jeremy J. Carter
Charm City Communications

http://www.charmcitycommunications.com

Norstar. BCM. CS1000 Programmer

 

[ThorMan]

Your right, I had read about shorting the cap and got hung up on doing that without looking for other options.
Thanks,

 

[curlycord]

What's wrong with just doing a STARTUP? It will wipe out the database."

You need the password to do a startup, I am guessing he does not have it and why he wants to short the cap.



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curlycord

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[norstarboy125]

Yeah your right curly, he didn't mention anything about not having the pswd so I wasn't thinking about it.

Jeremy J. Carter
Charm City Communications

http://www.charmcitycommunications.com

Norstar. BCM. CS1000 Programmer