[etphonehome]

that's worth a shot, but I've seen this situation 3 times so far, and if the power light doesn't go on with 24 v from the distribution board in each instance there was an electrical problem with the cRIO itself. i want to say the cRIO warranty is for a few years, but i couldn't find the FIRST warranty online. the "extended" warranty of the consumer version can be purchased for 2-5 years i think, so you may still be under warranty. i think a copy of the warranty came with the cRIO kit last year.

i wouldn't open the cRIO up unless you're sure you don't have warranty coverage anymore, whether it expired or someone voided it.