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Anyone in here experts on Apex EnergyBar 832

NorthernReef

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Hello guys,

I bought an energy bar 832 used and it was working fine for a couple months and then out of know where, the orange neptune light went out along with the indicators, my modules connected to 1link went offline and my Aquabus, but for some reason the power sockets were still delivering power. Then when I unplugged it and plugged it back in nothing worked but the fan and some clicking

I opened her up and didn't find any water or salt. Not sure what's wrong. When plugged in the green LED on the bottom right component is lit but nothing else.

I am technically inclined to make a repair.

Any ideas?
 

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Test any USB for 12 volts when plugged into 120v. Apex(in their infinite wisdom) runs their USB connections at 12v, not 5. The green led means the power supply is working, but is the voltage not making it where it needs to go? This is a very odd way for one to fail. Look on YouTube for a channel called reeffix I think. The guy is a pro and can even show how to replace chips and surface mounted parts if you're not scared. Good luck and don't trash it, there's always good parts to be salvaged. Your unit looks later without the intertek sticker or at least has the Meanwell relay already.
 
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