[geeks] Dead Smart-UPS 1000

[Kris Kirby]

On Tue, 20 Nov 2001, Bill Bradford wrote:
> Got a Smart-UPS 1000 in the mail (fedex) from a friend today, who said
> "it worked when I unplugged it, until the battery died" - he didnt know
> how to turn off the alarm. 8-)
>
> However, I plug it in, its DOA - no LEDs, no beeps, *nothing* - should
> it at least display SOMETHING on the front panel until the batteries are
> charged?  Its sat turned on (and completely drained) in the friend's
> garage for about six months..

I have confirmed that the Big UPSes (i.e. over 600W) run on thier
batteries. If thier batteries are drained, they will not boot.

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