TC Electronics BG250....Fried?....Anyone seen this?

Your "MUTE" button appears to be pushed in, and the LED is on. Could this have something to do with your no-sound condition at all?

 

Is there a reset to factory procedure? Could be the Tone Print toy that is scrambling in the Digital Sound Processor (DSP). It is usually holding certain buttons while powering on.

 

Sorry, I looked and came up empty as well. Maybe a jumper or small switch is present on the PC Board? Hard to imagine anyone would not include this option, even Line 6 has since day one?

 

No problem, sorry I couldn't help. You might try leaving it unplugged from the wall for a couple days and trying again. Worth a shot anyway works with Macbooks that lock up.

 

I hope you find that unplugging it works, but I had the same symptoms (in the first week or so), and the verdict was toast. I'm sure if they could have walked me through something, they would have. I was left with a refund or replacement decision.

I remember seeing a few other reports of similar and don't remember anyone mentioning a magic bullet.

I know I don't have the best vantage point to judge from, but on a gut level it seems that longer warranties would be a good decision for TCE.

Good luck.

 

In lieu of a reset, I would recommend a tech looking at it. Sounds like a possible board failure

 

Probably nothing wrong with at least checking into what @mrb327 mentioned, but I'd guess that the chances of finding a tech with the specific experience you'd want is pretty close to zero. Maybe the specific experience I'm imagining isn't really necessary, and maybe someone will at least look at it for a minimal charge? Never actually looked into getting an out of warranty amp repaired (thankfully).

 

I like the previous analogy to a macbook. Guessing that amp has some serious computer magic going on inside it. If you did spend the time and money to find a tech who could troubleshoot it, chances are vey high that he would tell you that it's a component failure and the fix would be more than the cost of a new one. Sucks. If it was mine, I'd pop it open and keep my fingers crossed for a disconnected wire. And if you see anything that looks melted/fried, at least you'll know. Unplug/re-plug all connectors; couldn't hurt.

 

maybe the mother board needs a new battery,... is that even possible?!!

 

I would go through the procedure to update the firmware. No harm in trying.

http://support.tcelectronic.com/entries/21812662-BG250-115-Original-How-to-update-the-software

I did this on my BG250 and it wouldn't take until I powered it on holding the mute button.

 

New amp at a local shop did that when I tried it, they sent it to tc electronic and after a bit got a brand new one back with no explanation. Maybe it got a virus?

 

I read through the post (again) and found that you did indeed try my suggestion.... I suppose I need more coffee or something :S

Posted this thread to the TC Electronic facebook page. Let's see if some social media pressure can get a response.