is there somewhere list of error messages, and what they mean?
While starting an unit that has been long in storage, it says
"Cannot deermine Flash type"
and stops.
Enigma error messages
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Enigma error messages
Aki, MGL dealer in Finland
Re: Enigma error messages
This means it is not able to read the flash memory chip on the CPU board - you have two of them. This contains the Enigma application and is also used to create a disk to hold data such as your screen files etc.
The most common issue on these boards is due to them being built with lead free solder. In the early days of this technology forced by legislation it was common for the solder to grow "tin whiskers" over time for reasons not really well understood. Effectively very thin stands of tin would grow at a solder pad and eventually join an adjacent pad creating a short. These are so thin you normally cannot see them with a naked eye but are readily seen under magnification.
Have a close look between every pad on both the flash and the two RAM chips (they share common signals) and use a thin blade such as a scalpel to clean the area between the pins/legs of these chips.
The most common issue on these boards is due to them being built with lead free solder. In the early days of this technology forced by legislation it was common for the solder to grow "tin whiskers" over time for reasons not really well understood. Effectively very thin stands of tin would grow at a solder pad and eventually join an adjacent pad creating a short. These are so thin you normally cannot see them with a naked eye but are readily seen under magnification.
Have a close look between every pad on both the flash and the two RAM chips (they share common signals) and use a thin blade such as a scalpel to clean the area between the pins/legs of these chips.