Reset 896HD?????

[pdlstl]

Well, I considered myself amongst the lucky. I have a modded 896HD that has performed flawlessly for over two years. But alas, no more...

Worked fine yesterday, went in the studio today, flipped it on and all I get is the dreaded christmas tree lights that never stop.

Running XP Pro w/SP2. Also, I have an 8Pre connected to the 896HD via optical but the 8Pre was turned off as it usually is.

I didn't have time to pull it out of the rack today but I seem to remember something about a switch on the side of the unit that will reset it. If so, obviously I want to try this first.

I found the 10 page post started by Mike Rocha but I'm really not comfortable with all the procedures listed there.

Any thoughts why this would happen and if there is an easy fix?

Thanks in advance!

Earl