UPS "Died" Help!

[jedihobbit]

Lost my UPS (APC SX (BX) 1500) the other day and I think it may have been related to an issue I will discuss elsewhere. That being DreamCatcher and an issue with what appears to be static discharge or similar when sticking my thumb drive into either of the front USB ports. I’ve had the system reboot and even “turn off” on occasions.

Any way the last time this occurred the UPS went into an “Overload” condition. As a matter of fact it popped the circuit breaker (dedicated circuit). Unfortunately the reset button doesn’t do anything and it still comes up in “Overload” status even when there is nothing plugged in. Not sure if the internal circuit breaker (reset button) has gone by the wayside or not. It seems there is no “click” or any tactile indication a mechanical function has/is occurring.

Since the thing is long out of warranty I guess the only way to really check this would be to pull the back off and run a continuity check on the breaker? Any other suggestions on what else to look for/at? Have an Ultra on order for the main comp, but would like to “save” this one to use with “other” computers and equipment.

 

[Michael Daly]

Unplug it from the wall and take out the battery. Let it sit for a bit without any power (to clear any memory inside the controller - I don't know if it actually has any, but I've "rebooted" a UPS like this successfully).

Plug it in and see if it complains. Hit reset. If everything is OK, put the battery back in (batteries are hot swappable in UPSes).

No promises, but it's worth a try.

 

[jedihobbit]

Hadn't thought about that as I have concentrating on the reset breaker issue. Will give it a try as time allows this week!