Re: [NTLK] top slot not responding?

From: Humphreys, David (david.humphreys_at_honeywell.com)
Date: Wed Oct 13 2004 - 10:53:34 PDT


I'm sorry but this is an example of a well meaning tip being potentially
very damaging.
 
SOME OF THE PINS ARE MEANT TO BE LONGER THAN THE OTHERS. This is for power
sequencing. If you make the mistake of thinking they are broken and try to
fix them you will end up with an even bigger problem.

PCBman
 
>
> Peer down into the slot using a flashlight. Check to see if
> all of the connector pins are at the same level. If one has
> broken free, it will be inset more than the rest. To fix it,
> push it back into place and resolder it (that is like telling
> someone how to make chili, "add enough pepper").
>
> Andrei

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