Re: [NTLK] eMate Repair aka HOLY COW!

The job was done poorly. I don't know if they were following Frank
and Joel's instructions or they recognized the problem and came up
with their own solution, but this is what I found when I opened up
the machine:

1) Springs weren't re-greased, and one leg was completely coiled

2) The original retaining screw was gone, in it's place was one of
the screen mounting screws with built-in washer. I can only assume
that this was salvaged from another eMate as this one had all of it's
washer screws in place.

The washer wasn't creased, which IMO makes a difference. Fortunately
the display cable was not punctured, and I don't think it could have
done too much damage anyway. An interesting adventure.

>
> Based on what you see what is your theory as to how the spring leg
> escaped?
>
> Woody
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2006, at 2:59 PM, Aaron Eiche wrote:
>
>> So I'm pulling apart this emate trying to get it fixed up:
>> 1) There's a screw that's been so roughly put in the MLB that the
>> post that it screws into on the other side of the case BROKE OFF. No
>> kidding
>>
>> 2) I get the board off, and find that there's a washer already in
>> place and the spring leg has STILL popped off.
>>
>> Oy vey. Recommendations?
>> -Aaron
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