Re: [NTLK] Jaggies and hard resets

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On Fri, 1 Mar 2002, Mike O'Brien wrote:

> Unfortunately the "jaggies" are due to a hardware problem
> with the touchscreen, where its outputs become somewhat random.
> Therefore, the hard reset works for a while, until the state of
> the touchscreen's failure changes again. You're shooting at a
> moving target, one that isn't supposed to move.

This problem is because of the crappy connection between the touchscreen
component and the mainboard. There are two flexible ribbon cables that
are attached to the touchscreen element and the mainboard, respectively,
and the connection is made by pressure only. So it is possible for
corrosion to occur since when the case is moved, these cables will move
tiny amounts every time.

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