[time-nuts] Thunderbolt "osc age alarm", where to get replacement oscillator?

[Daniel Watson]

Hi,

Sadly my tbolt is sick as well. There is some fault that causes the processor to constantly reset. I already had the outer screws undone, so I popped open the case to look for the trimmer you need. There is indeed a solder blob on one side of the oscillator, under which I would presume is the adjustment screw. Hopefully a tweak there will take care of your error.

Dan

> On Nov 13, 2015, at 2:53 PM, Pete Stephenson <pete at heypete.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Lady Heather just reported that my Thunderbolt's "osc age alarm" just activated.
> 
> The manual tells me this means that the oscillator control voltage is
> at a rail and that the oscillator should be replaced. It says this
> shouldn't be needed during the first 12 years of service, but mine is
> ~17 years old, so its time may have come.
> 
> Where can I find a suitable replacement oscillator? Is there a
> recommended part number? If the original part is no longer available,
> what is a good substitute?
> 
> Cheers!
> -Pete
> 
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> Pete Stephenson
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