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Subject: Re: Dedicated Computers In Need Of Repair

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 19:29:51 09/03/04

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On September 03, 2004 at 21:32:09, Steve B wrote:

>>
>>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.
>
>hi William
>i wouldnt know an Ohm meter from a parking meter
>:))
>i am not well versed with electronic repairs
>but thanks for the reply
>Best
>Steve
>
>

I might be able to help - the "Ohmy gosh" meter is what the doctor uses to
measure your heart rate after your wife has gone shopping for a month , buying
everything in site except chess computers...   you then use your wife's loose
change from her shopping spree to feed the parking meter - ;>)



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