Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
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By dripbeefs Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:37 pm
I've got an mpc2000xl which the scsi adapter on the back of the mpc doest work.
Can somebody tell me if i can replace the adapter or fix it somehow?
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By distortedtekno Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:04 pm
No problem. You shouldn't have much of a problem locating the fuse. But I can't recall whether it's soldered into the board or not. From what I've read, it could be. I never worked on an XL. So I don't know any more than what I've read in the past. But I'm sure you'll find all the info you need if you search the forum. It's an easy repair. So you shouldn't have any problem with it if you take your time with it.
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By dripbeefs Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:10 pm
distortedtekno wrote:No problem. You shouldn't have much of a problem locating the fuse. But I can't recall whether it's soldered into the board or not. From what I've read, it could be. I never worked on an XL. So I don't know any more than what I've read in the past. But I'm sure you'll find all the info you need if you search the forum. It's an easy repair. So you shouldn't have any problem with it if you take your time with it.

okay! Thanks again
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By JUKE 179r Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:13 pm
Beatdiggerjazzcat wrote:I noticed a lack of info on changing the scsi fuse on the xl version of the 2000.

so here is the page for a future search

the motherboard on the xl is obviously updated to have smaller surface mount components and the fuse is definitely a lot less noticeable.

the scsi fuse is a small black rectangle shaped fuse with a solder point at each end, pcb reference "FS80" and is situated to the top right of the board below the scsi attachment.

although there is a lack of space to de-solder the fuse, it can be made easier with tweezers.

the good news is that with a generous amount of solder you can replace the fuse with the same standard N25 type (found in most pre numark akai samplers) or any of the alternatives found on the forum.

Although i dont blow fuses myself, I chose the autobreaker option as a replacement to prevent the problem ever repeating on that MPC.

hope that clears things up
Jazzcat :)


Harmoncj wrote: I guess what would make it hard to find the fuse is that its not the glass canister type used for the power section. As peter and max posted pictures of, It's the black thing labelled FS1 on the circuit board. And it would be a good idea to follow their idea and solder a fuse holder in case you ever have to replace it again.

The manufacturer part number is NTE15023E, and you can get them at newark.com or mouser.com et cetera almost any online electronic parts distributor. I doubt you can find it at radioshack or computer stores.


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By dripbeefs Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:18 pm
JUKE 179r wrote:
Beatdiggerjazzcat wrote:I noticed a lack of info on changing the scsi fuse on the xl version of the 2000.

so here is the page for a future search

the motherboard on the xl is obviously updated to have smaller surface mount components and the fuse is definitely a lot less noticeable.

the scsi fuse is a small black rectangle shaped fuse with a solder point at each end, pcb reference "FS80" and is situated to the top right of the board below the scsi attachment.

although there is a lack of space to de-solder the fuse, it can be made easier with tweezers.

the good news is that with a generous amount of solder you can replace the fuse with the same standard N25 type (found in most pre numark akai samplers) or any of the alternatives found on the forum.

Although i dont blow fuses myself, I chose the autobreaker option as a replacement to prevent the problem ever repeating on that MPC.

hope that clears things up
Jazzcat :)


Harmoncj wrote: I guess what would make it hard to find the fuse is that its not the glass canister type used for the power section. As peter and max posted pictures of, It's the black thing labelled FS1 on the circuit board. And it would be a good idea to follow their idea and solder a fuse holder in case you ever have to replace it again.

The manufacturer part number is NTE15023E, and you can get them at newark.com or mouser.com et cetera almost any online electronic parts distributor. I doubt you can find it at radioshack or computer stores.


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