Here's an additional thought for the OP to consider:
In my experience as an electrical engineer, when a baffling problem occurs that defies diagnosis by the usual methods, including substitution of relevant hardware, it often turns out that TWO problems are present at the same time, both of which happen to produce similar symptoms.
Not sure what this might mean in this particular situation, but it's something to keep in mind.
Regards,
-- Al
In my experience as an electrical engineer, when a baffling problem occurs that defies diagnosis by the usual methods, including substitution of relevant hardware, it often turns out that TWO problems are present at the same time, both of which happen to produce similar symptoms.
Not sure what this might mean in this particular situation, but it's something to keep in mind.
Regards,
-- Al