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switch contacts are stuck

The power switch contacts are stuck together. In high-power electronics, the surge current at turn-on can be large enough to weld the contacts together.

You may be able to unstick the switch by flipping it a few times. If not, you'll need to replace it.
Ed


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  • switch contacts are stuck - EdG 08:36:16 08/25/02 (0)


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