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- From: mark@pokey.jsc.nasa.gov (Mark Manning)
- Subject: Re: Odd Hardware Question
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- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 15:25:55 GMT
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- It is kind of hard to tell exactly what is going on from the diagram.
- However, if this is the kind of cable I am thinking it is (a ribbon
- cable) then taping it is not going to do much good. The most likely
- reason the system is crashing is because the wires are touching in
- the ribbon cable. This means that somehow you have to separate the
- wires with some kind of insulation. And on a ribbon cable this is
- not an easy task. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer to see
- how much a replacement would cost. If this isn't feasible, then I'd
- take the entire thing out and meditate. (Just joking :) )
-
- Actually, I would take the entire thing out, open it carefully (if
- possible) and see if you can replace the ribbon cable. If this is
- possible, then Radio Shack or any number of other good electrical
- outlet stores could get you a replacement cable. If it is a cable
- which is stuck into a socket chip then you should look for that.
- If, however, you can not find a cable and chip assembly, then you
- will have to get out your solder gun, call the manufacturer, and
- go over how to create the thing. Again, you will be on your own
- when you create the new cable and there is always the possibility that
- you will do more damage than good - you just have to decide if that
- is what you want to try.
-
- For me, I'd rather call the manufacturer and see what they can do
- for me rather than mess around and maybe mess up my computer. But
- then I have taken all of the chips off of my //e's motherboard,
- cleaned them, and put them all back too. So it is just a matter of
- need I guess. I hope this helps. :)
-