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Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:42 pm
by thesithlord
Hi everybody,

I bought a few things for my QL, one was the replacement module. This didn't fit.Image

any Tips?
Thx

Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:26 pm
by RWAP
Hmm - you have a US QL (or at least a Samsung one) which has that weird round magnet (?) by the power connector... Tetroid probably does not have that version of the motherboard.

What doesn't fit? Is it the microdrive regulator that is in the way - I can't see the problem on the photo

Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:31 pm
by thesithlord
It's the ring that blocks to fit it:

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and it seems that it can't be removed or is there a possibility?

Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:38 pm
by RWAP
Dave on here is probably the best one to answer that....

Tetroid is also on these forums - he needs to take a look and probably needs to change his design :(

Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:00 pm
by thesithlord
Maybe somebody has a manual to remove the magnetic ring and wires without breaking the QL?

Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:05 pm
by thesithlord
Picture without module:

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Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:12 pm
by thesithlord
SN from my QL:

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Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:17 pm
by thesithlord
PCB:
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Back:
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Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:54 pm
by tetroid
I am sorry about this problem.

Yes, this is my mistake.

I did not have this QL version.

Nobody did not inform me about this problem early.

I need redesign the QL power.

Re: Tetroid 5V replacement module didn't fit into the QL

Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:24 am
by Dave
Email me your mailing address and I’ll send you a smaller replacement free of charge if you’re in the US.

dave@sinclairql.com