RB532 with broken Ethernet port

archon · February 20, 2009, 1:15pm

Hi
I have old good RB523 but with broken ethernet port (PoE one). The problem is that the device do not boot using netinstall (using ports 2 or 3). Booting from CF is also impossible. Is there a way to rescue the router? Or do i have to repair a broken eth port?.
Regards

jwcn · February 20, 2009, 8:36pm

Why do you need to reinstall?

aaa · February 21, 2009, 11:14am

Yes of course,you can repair it - replace ADM7001 ( U15 ) and possible some diodes (D23,D24 in rev.5 and D6 in old rev. ) 5minutes and RB work like new )

SurferTim · February 21, 2009, 1:16pm

Have you considered starting a mail-in Routerboard repair service for out-of-warranty products? Just a thought…

aaa · February 21, 2009, 9:39pm

MT not provide out-of-warranty repair service anymore. Only if someone is skilled in electronic device repairing and have necessary parts.

SurferTim · February 21, 2009, 9:58pm

Hi aaa,

Actually, that message was meant for YOU. Maybe YOU should start one! Sounds like you have the parts and talent.

archon · February 21, 2009, 10:09pm

Hi,
Ok thx for advice, i wonder what is the cost of a single part.
Can you also tell me something about Atech ATPL-046ALN? I’ve found no datasheet about this one.

aaa · February 24, 2009, 10:59am

Repair service not bad , but work with new designs is more interesting )
There is full doc. but I think this is not true problem.
http://www.atechtpe.com.tw/products/COMM/SPEC/ATPL-046.PDF