G85 Won't Power Up

	G85 Won't Power Up by SubDoc (6/11/07 8:33 AM) reply	+ / -
Went to fax something this morning and my G85 was in Power Save Mode - not unusual. Pressed power and nothing happened. Pressed other buttons - opened scanner - opened ink cartridged door. Still nothing. Unplugged power and let sit for a few minutes. (HP web page says that sometimes when plugged into power strip - will go into sleep mode and not wake up. Unplug and replug - No go.) Then found this site and saw Bert's posts and others. Power supply connecter LED is lit and test on multi-meter at 18v. Bert - I followed your directions for disassembly (great instructions) inspected and tested mother board power connection - looks fine - tested continuity from pin to solder - appears fine. Question - any thing else to test - or is it time for a new printer? Mother board only causitive issue? Respects to all

	Re: G85 Won't Power Up by Stephen (6/11/07 12:53 PM) reply	+ / -
I'd expect it to be the motherboard.

	Re: G85 Won't Power Up by SubDoc (6/12/07 10:28 AM) reply	+ / -
Hi All Following Berts directions for disassembly - I pulled it apart and found a relatively healthy 10 year old G85 with little wear. (Probably 5 reems per year - in home use) However, the mother board could not be resusitated. (Operation successful - but the patient died) I replaced it yesterday afternoon with a new HP L7680. Had it up and running in a few minutes - install was smooth and plugged directly into my wired LAN. If anyone is looking for an organ doner - I have some fairly good body parts - pay shipping & packaging - make me a modest offer. This son-of-a-gun is easy to take apart. Ashame to take it to the dump Respects to all

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