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Subject: Re: Dedicated Computers In Need Of Repair

Author: William Kerr

Date: 16:13:00 09/03/04

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On September 02, 2004 at 07:15:46, Steve B wrote:

>I have two Fidelity Elite A/G computers in need of repair.
>each one has two dead squares that will not register moves
>the reed switchs under the squares must have gone bad .
>both computer's(processor's) work fine.
>
>rather then incur the cost and long wait time  of round trip shipping to
>Europe(where this sort of repair is common place)i am looking for someone
>located in the US who might be able to fix them
>i will pay for the repair(parts and of course a fee for the time) and shipping
>please contact me by email
>Steve

Hi Steve,

Since individual squares are affected and not a full row or column I would check
the wiring to the reed switches for loose connections/bad solder connections.
Otherwise I would suspect the reed switches. They are hermetically sealed and if
they leak the contacts inside would oxidize and not make good contact. Use an
ohm meter across a good reed stitch when a piece is placed over it and do the
same to a square which the computer can't read. The unit should not be on when
making this reading with the ohm meter.

Good luck!

Bill




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