FIXED Corona v3/v5 RGH problem

nubleet

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I have a CR3 lite (verified TX product) that I am trying to get keys from a Corona with. I have read the nand successfully installed CR3 Lite properly, and cannot get the DBG light to flash. I do not however have a postout adaptor. I know it isn't supported but I did the "hard way" post out. Continuity checks out with the way, but I cannot get the board to glitch. Also saw something about Winbond ram being an issue, but the ram on this board is 2JB whereas the 2KB is the ram that is suspect. Anyone have any suggestions?
 

nubleet

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TX Product(s) used: JRP2, CR3 Lite, Nand-x
Console Type: Corona v3/v5?
NAND size: 16
Dashboard version: 16547
CB version: 13181
Screenshot of NAND details from J-Runner:
blargh.png
J-Runner log:
Code:
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Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:40:12 AM

J-Runner v0.3 Beta (4) Started


WARNING! - Your selected working directory already contains files!
You can view these files by using 'Show Working Folder' Button


Checking Files
Finished Checking Files
Checking Console..
Version: 03
Flash Config: 0x00043000
00043000
Corona
CB Version: 13181
Corona
Version: 03
Flash Config: 0x00043000
00043000
Corona
CB Version: 13181
Corona
Reading Nand to C:\Users\Matt\Desktop\Hacks\360\JR Programmer\J-Runner v02 Beta (286) Core Pack\output\nanddump1.bin
Reading Nand
Error: 250 reading block 33C
Done!
in 2:12 min:sec

Reading Nand to C:\Users\Matt\Desktop\Hacks\360\JR Programmer\J-Runner v02 Beta (286) Core Pack\output\nanddump2.bin
Initializing nanddump1.bin..
Corona
RGH2 Selected
Nand Initialization Finished
Reading Nand
Error: 250 reading block 33C
Done!
in 2:12 min:sec

Comparing...
Bad Block ID  033C Found @ 0x03FF [Offset: 0x107BE00]
Block ID 03FF [Offset: 0x107BE00] remapped to Block ID 033C [Offset: 0xD57800]
Bad Blocks Remapped
Bad Block ID  033C Found @ 0x03FF [Offset: 0x107BE00]
Block ID 03FF [Offset: 0x107BE00] remapped to Block ID 033C [Offset: 0xD57800]
Bad Blocks Remapped
Nands are the same
Retail Selected
Checking Console..
Version: 10
Flash Config: 0x00043000
00043000
Corona
CB Version: 13181
Corona
RGH Selected
updflash.bin log (if applicable): N/A
Image of Coolrunner:
IMG_20140428_083903.jpg
Images of close-up soldering to motherboard:
Code:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]9602.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]9603.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]9604.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]9605.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]9606.vB[/ATTACH]




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Description of problem:DBG light does not show on CR3 lite

Was the console working before you started: Yes

Do you get a green debug light appear on the RGH chip every 4-5 seconds: No

How long is the light on for each time: N/A

Just need to know if my "Hard mode" post out fix is sufficient, or if it is what is causing the CR3 to not glitch. Also, this is one of the "entertainment for all" edition corona's with a subscription lock.
 
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nubleet

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You soldered POST1 to ground. That is a problem.
My apologies, I used the incorrect color for the CPU_Reset and soldered it to an alt point (to see if it made any difference) Post_out1 is soldered to the proper point on the bottom of the board (ft5r2) and runs through to the "hard mode" post out fix.
 

jsinger47

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My apologies, I used the incorrect color for the CPU_Reset and soldered it to an alt point (to see if it made any difference) Post_out1 is soldered to the proper point on the bottom of the board (ft5r2) and runs through to the "hard mode" post out fix.
No, that "hard mode" fix is soldering POST1 to ground.

Get out your multimeter.
 

jsinger47

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There is no reason for anyone to reply until you fix your POST1 soldering.

Of course the CR won't blink if POST1 is soldered directly to Ground.
 

nubleet

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There is no reason for anyone to reply until you fix your POST1 soldering.

Of course the CR won't blink if POST1 is soldered directly to Ground.
I see that now and I commend you on your keen eyes, but I don't understand why its soldered to ground? I have removed the soldering and checked the point and still get continuity to ground.
 

jsinger47

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I see that now and I commend you on your keen eyes, but I don't understand why its soldered to ground? I have removed the soldering and checked the point and still get continuity to ground.
Because MS designed the boards that way. They removed the traces completely, meaning those vias are now just directly connected to ground.
 
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nubleet

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Just curious now. I have rebuilt an image without nanddump. System does not show the subscription alert message. If I put this console back on live will it re-appear?
 

Martin C

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Just curious now. I have rebuilt an image without nanddump. System does not show the subscription alert message. If I put this console back on live will it re-appear?
TBH I don't know. You can always try it.