Invertec V205T problem

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Hi,   I have a V205T that's about 5 years old but I've used it perhaps a dozen times.  Now it has a problem.  It will only hold a current for 1/2 second.  It's the same in DC or AC.  Can't figure out why.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.
Reply:Check the service department, they can help.  John G.SMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW,PAC/PAW/OFCand Shielding Gases.  There all here. :
Reply:John,    Do you really think that was helpful?  Let me lay it out for you.  I'm serving overseas with the US military and I can't just take it to my friendly neighborhood Lincoln service center.  Even if I was back in the states, I obviously could send it in or take it somewhere, but regardless, I came here to see if anyone knowledgeable might have some idea or simple solution that I may have overlooked.  Your comment is a slap in the face.I have already contacted Lincoln trouble shooters and they are going to try to send me some info about trouble shooting the inards so I guess I'll just rely on them from now on.  Thanks anyway.
Reply:If you would have said you were out of the states, or my answer would offend you.  I would have said nothing.   If you don't want answers, don't ask.  JohnSMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW,PAC/PAW/OFCand Shielding Gases.  There all here. :
Reply:I remember seeing one a long time ago that would blink the output light for just an instant, then delay and blink again.  I don't recall even checking for actual output.  I am almost certain that the problem turned out to be a bad output clamp PC board.  I seem to recall a large board mounted diode on the upper right corner of the board had shorted.  I didn't try replacing the component; I just replaced the whole board.Good luck,Bob
Reply:Have you tried resetting all settings back to factory or default?  That is what I'd do, and then I would call Lincoln.