MRC Prodigy Advanced2 Repair

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This is a repair video for my MRC Prodigy Advanced Squared unit. The link function light was not working. I had power to the track but could not get a single locomotive to work and it was not sending a signal. I needed to replace an IC chip which I show in this video. Also, while repairing, I checked the other chips and contacts for wear and breakage. Hopefully this will help others out that may have had this issue.
Cause: The ethernet cord connectors were reversed on one of the new cables that I had used. I didn't check the cables before installing them. Lesson learned.
Part number for repair : SN75176BP DIP-8 IC
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[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Quirk repair.....Cool. Bob

[@JasonRobinson-nz7on]

Thanks for the info . i had the same problem you did

[@exveefan]

Wish I had your Skills.
I damaged my Prodigy Express about 2 weeks ago, and struggling to find a new replacement unit.

[@hessxpress3016]

Dont push #2 to hard lol great vid. My express hand held doesn’t have a backlight I’m trying to figure out how to retrofit one

[@kellerrailroad8670]

Very true. I noticed as I rewatched the video how hard I was actually pushing on the controller. I think I was trying to over exaggerate me pushing the button for the video.
I am definitely interested to know if you are able to retrofit a backlight on your Express handheld. I haven't heard of anybody doing that yet.

[@973MiniBikes]

Mine keeps saying overload and makes a beeping sound, even when I disconnect with everything from the track

[@stevetorfaen6824]

Have the same issue but it seens to be the handset at fault as other handsets work ok with the base unit - any advice - in the UK.