[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.

Replace the batteries, or borrow some, and it'll probably light up.

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