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Old 04-01-2013, 05:35 AM
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Check out the mother board on the AI and make sure it does has 2 round capacitors instead the original single capacitor design. If it s a single capacitor design then you have the first gen mother board and need to upgrade to the second gen. First gen AI user need to be careful when pluging and unplugging the data cable as the single capacitor can't not handle the sudden power surge, always unplug the unit before you mess around with the data cable. I had all my replaced b AI direct and never had any rbkems since.
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Old 04-01-2013, 03:38 PM
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Hey Rich, Thanks for the input, I believe you could be right on that as the 2 having the issues are my 2 older ones... and are most likely first gen, although one motherboard was JUST replaced and I would have figured that they would have sent me the updated version... Just awaitng Justin from AI to give me a call and help me get this **** back up and working...

How is your tank looking these days, been thinking about popping by someday soon and checking it out.
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now you've got me wondering about buying used considering I might need to be looking towards repairs (unless AI will warranty to the second hand purchaser)
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Old 04-04-2013, 03:00 AM
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They never asked me for proof of purchase.... And I have to hand it to them... Justin from AI sent me replacement parts monday that arrived today.... sent me 3 motherboards, 2 fans, 2 led pucks, power supply, and control cables incase of anything in the future.... I am actually rather impressed by all the extra's sent to prevent lights being down in the future.
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Old 04-04-2013, 04:08 AM
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Can I buy the power supply from you. I burnt my out and currently waiting for another one from ai. Just curious.
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Old 04-05-2013, 04:44 AM
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Rich, instead of paying for it, you can use it till yours gets in and just give me yours so you dont have the down time... Unless you rly want it and I can just trade you for frags...lol... I will be going to whistler tomorrow... but am around tonight or can maybe meet you in coquitlam around 8-9am before I leave....Just give me a call or text me
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