I have a non-functional Classic II I picked up recently. When I bought it, when I powered it up all that happened is the fan came on, no other signs of life. I opened it up and found the capacitors on the analog board were leaking badly. I recapped the analog board and fired it up, and got a checkerboard screen, once. After that when I powered it on I once again had nothing - just the fan, nothing else. I re-seated the RAM and ROMs, no change. The electrolytic capacitors on the logic board showed signs of leakage so I ran the board through the dishwasher twice, warm water, no detergent. Followed up with a good cleaning with 99% isopropyl alcohol. No change. Knowing the logic board would need to be recapped at some point I went ahead and did that. After replacing the capacitors I checked continuity from each leg to its respective via to ensure there were no damaged traces, everything is good. I powered the machine up, no change, still dead except for the fan. I checked voltages and have almost exactly 5v and 12v, like 4.95 and 11.95.
Most of the Classic/Classic II troubleshooting info I have found involves diagnosing when the machine is partially functional, with a checkerboard screen or other display issues.
Does anyone have any thoughts on what to check next? Thanks!
Most of the Classic/Classic II troubleshooting info I have found involves diagnosing when the machine is partially functional, with a checkerboard screen or other display issues.
Does anyone have any thoughts on what to check next? Thanks!

