Plip query

johnlyn · Post by **johnlyn** » 14 Jul 2005, 03:13

I have just laid my hands on another plip not sure what type but off an early 96 Xantia, i thought the batteries were dead in it but not the case just put new ones in & the LED on the side is not working, can you take these plips to bits & test it? Or are its insides & the rubber top buttons replaceable?
John

Post by **Peter.N.** » 14 Jul 2005, 04:02

If it looks the same as yours, it probably is. The XM changed from IR to radio in '95, if the Xantia is the same it will be a radio type. The usual problem with these is dry joints on the PCB, if you are any good a brain surgery, remove the PCB and examine it very closely, with a magnifying glass, if you are anything like as old as me, look for cracks in the soldered joints on the component ends, if you find any, resolder them with a very small iron.

johnlyn · Post by **johnlyn** » 14 Jul 2005, 04:10

Thanks Peter next question how do you remove the PCB i dont want to break it into a million pieces

johnlyn · Post by **johnlyn** » 14 Jul 2005, 04:30

Ok,got the PCB out,it looks like something like liquid has been spilt on it at some point near the buttons & possibly burnt out one of the chips perhaps, are they replaceable?

Post by **Peter.N.** » 14 Jul 2005, 14:11

I wouldn't know where to ge the chips, but give it a good clean with meths and a small paint brush and it might come back to life. If it was anything corrosive like a fizzy drink you will probably find bits dropping off but it should survive coffee.

JohnT · Post by **JohnT** » 14 Jul 2005, 18:37

you will find them listed on E Bay for around £20 s/hand. If you want to know how to re programme the pre 1998 model come back to me.