MX2600n - HDD replacement

[Leibovich]

Hi Guys,
I'm new in here, and i just bought an MX-2600n from an auction. It cames without Hdd. Can someone help me to restore the system to a new hdd ? Sharp is no longer here in Brazil, so i cant send it to them ... I have tried to put an new hdd and ran a FW restore, but the display it's scramble

[romang]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

You dont need to do anything special on that model. Just install it, the machine formats it automatically. The issue your describing sounds like a loose connection, try reseating mfp pwb .

[Leibovich]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

Thank you very much for your answer. Can you please tell me how i do the reset ? @romang

[Leibovich]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

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This is my display after the HDD replacement and the FW update

[Leibovich]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

I got some news... i just bought a second mx2600n to use it parts. So i've changed the mainboard with the HDD from the "new" mx2600. But i got U2-30 error. So i changed the HDD from the "new" to the old mx2600 and now i got U2-05 error. There''s a way to solve it ?

[ntbann]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

Did you move the old eprom to the new board?

[Phil B.]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

I got some news... i just bought a second mx2600n to use it parts. So i've changed the mainboard with the HDD from the "new" mx2600. But i got U2-30 error. So i changed the HDD from the "new" to the old mx2600 and now i got U2-05 error. There''s a way to solve it ?

you can't just swap boards around.. there are certain steps you need to follow.

[Leibovich]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

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This is my display after the HDD replacement and the FW update

Well i got the MX2600n to work after cloning the hdd from the "new" machine, and run the SIM16. Think the display issue was caused by a larger capacity hdd .. idk... anyway, after i cloned the 80gb hdd to the new 120gb hdd i could see the normal display for the 1st time. Now it's time to work on the other error ... Thank you all

[mojorolla]

Re: MX2600n - HDD replacement

The eeprom chip from the original board needs to be moved to the newly installed board. These are the old style "eight legged freak" chips sitting in the board. Just be gentle as these chip are are not forgiving and you have about 2-3 bends before the legs snap off. Also, note the orientation as one side will have a small cut out and if not careful you can install backwards.
I have a ground down flat head screwdriver specifically for these chip removals.