Big problem with my Edge 2

[Will308decals]

Hi, have just had a problem with my Gerber Edge 2. It usually takes about 5, 6, 7 seconds to boot up after I flip the power switch. But just last night I flipped the switch and nothing happened for about 5 minutes so I kept trying it. Nothing. This morning I tried it again and after about 10 minutes of just sitting there with the flip switched it turned on. After I turned it off it wouldn’t turn back on so took it apart. The first picture is what I found and the second is what I did to it to fix it. I have a light hooked up in the same outlet as my printer and when I flipped the power switch on the printer the light flickered and we tested the printer for electricity and there is a current running through it. But it still will not power up. Anybody have any suggestions?
Thank you

 

[Joe House]

You're probably going to need a new power supply, but have you tried plugging it into another outlet on a different circuit yet? If it does the same thing on another circuit, give Gerber Support a call at 800-828-5406. They're good about helping trouble shoot things over the phone.
Also, if you're looking at that bundle of wires that fell down, I wouldn't worry about that. Just get some double sided foam tape and put it back up.

 

[particleman]

Power supply is one of the more common edge issues. Most likely the cause as Joe mentioned.

 

[Jburns]

Check the fuses on the main lower board, and upper lower board. Which edge model is it?

 

[Will308decals]

Check the fuses on the main lower board, and upper lower board. Which edge model is it?

I got an edge 2. I had my dad check the bottom fuse and he said it was fine. We will check the top when I get home

 

[Titch Sanders]

I had a very similar problem years ago.. but we're UK here on 220v, but.. we plugged in a 110v transformer direct to the 'kettle' socket on the side of the Edge.. all came back to life and ran that machines for nearly 7 years like that. Which, told me that the transformer side of the Power Supply Unit was at fault..??
I would as suggested, check all fuses & their connections too..following wires.. not sure if you can bypass the transformer and put 110v direct to the machine..just in case it is the transformer?? Somewhere.. I have the wiring diagram for two versions of PSU on an Edge.. if you need them, post back and I'll find them if need.
Good luck in your quest though.....
Titch Sanders (UK)

 

[signage]

I had a very similar problem years ago.. but we're UK here on 220v, but.. we plugged in a 110v transformer direct to the 'kettle' socket on the side of the Edge.. all came back to life and ran that machines for nearly 7 years like that. Which, told me that the transformer side of the Power Supply Unit was at fault..??
I would as suggested, check all fuses & their connections too..following wires.. not sure if you can bypass the transformer and put 110v direct to the machine..just in case it is the transformer?? Somewhere.. I have the wiring diagram for two versions of PSU on an Edge.. if you need them, post back and I'll find them if need.
Good luck in your quest though.....
Titch Sanders (UK)

Please post these schematics.

 

[Titch Sanders]

All I can find at present.. you'll need to determine the make of the PSU too I think.
Hope this helps a little little bit....

 

[Jeff grossman]

That power strip on the floor in the first photo makes me nervous- what’s plugged into that strip ?