The Icon Bar: General: Loose processor card
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Loose processor card |
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(13:21 17/9/2001)
guy (09:08 18/9/2001)
rich (10:29 18/9/2001)
krisa (10:34 18/9/2001)
Phlamethrower (13:58 15/6/2002)
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krisa |
Message #452, posted at 13:21, 17/9/2001 |
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My RPC has been crashing an awful lot, ever since I used parts of it to find the fault in another. I've traced it down to the processor card being 'loose' - that is, the EuroCard connector doesn't seem to be holding things properly. I can make the machine crash without fail just by wiggling the card very gently (only by a few degrees). The computer crashes everytime someone walks near me, or slams a door or window, or the cat wanders across my desk. Even if I shut people out, the computer will fail eventually (maybe the heat makes pins move a bit?). Anyone got any thoughts on how to beat it? Try and bend the connector in so it's a tighter fit? Or try and find a new motherboard? Or just buy a Mico? |
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guy |
Message #454, posted at 09:08, 18/9/2001, in reply to message #452 |
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First and obvious, are the connector pins clean and shiny? No trace of chewing gum or blu-tak! Check the socket carefully for dirt (magnifying glass or eyeglass can help). Inspect the connector pins and check if any are bent out of alignment. Carefully straighten with needle pliers or a small screwdriver. Ditto the socket (can be tricky this, unless you are a dab hand with very fine instruments, or impossible if the housing design is thoughtless). Also, are the solder connections to the circuit board visible? - anything less than perfect could be a 'dry' joint, in need of a little soldering expertise. |
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rich |
Message #455, posted at 10:29, 18/9/2001, in reply to message #452 |
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Can't you just move the processor card to the other slot? Or do you have a PC card in as well? |
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krisa |
Message #456, posted at 10:34, 18/9/2001, in reply to message #455 |
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Ooo, never thought of that. I've got an I-cubed network adaptor in which might be a bit close to the other (rear) socket, but I'll give it a go. Thanks to the other suggestions too - I'll see if anything needs cleaning. |
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Phlamethrower |
Message #453, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #452 |
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I would suggest glue or blue tack or something but knowing my luck they'd conduct electricity  |
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