problem returned

Meanwhile, back at the observatory...

Geoff messaged me shortly after my visit.

You're not going to believe this.  I put the base cover back in place, tightened the 5 bolts, and turned it on.

No response
16

I took the base cover off, jiggled all the connectors.  Still "No response."

AARRGGHH!!!!!

But I would not receive the message for days...